Mediapolis Elementary School

Mediapolis Comm School District
725 N. Northfield
Mediapolis, IA 52637
446 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Mediapolis Elementary School, located in Mediapolis, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Mediapolis Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the institution strives to prepare children for their future educational endeavors while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school operates with a commitment to providing a well-rounded experience, often integrating technology and modern pedagogical practices to engage students effectively. As part of a smaller community-based district, Mediapolis Elementary benefits from a close-knit atmosphere that encourages collaboration between staff, parents, and students. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district news, the school maintains an official presence through the district’s website at http://www.meposchools.org.
446
Total Students
28.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    409 (91.7 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (2.9 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Mediapolis Comm School District
Phone: (319)394-3101
Website: http://www.meposchools.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 118
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 41

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 73
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 75
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 65
Grade 5 78
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Morning Sun Elementary School
Morning Sun Comm School District
124 Students
311 Division Street
Morning Sun, IA 52640 (7.3 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th