Mitchellville Elementary

www.southeastpolk.org

242 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mitchellville Elementary is a public school located in Mitchellville, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional growth of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and a well-rounded curriculum, Mitchellville Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors within the Southeast Polk district.

As an integral part of the local community, the school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of the larger Southeast Polk school system. The staff is committed to maintaining high standards of instruction while encouraging student participation in various classroom activities and school-wide initiatives. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, upcoming events, or district policies can find comprehensive information on their official website at [www.southeastpolk.org](http://www.southeastpolk.org).

242

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mitchellville Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	212
Hispanic	8
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

White
212 (87.6 %)
Two or More
17 (7.0 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.2 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southeast Polk Comm School District
Phone:	(515)967-4274
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 40