Van Allen Elementary School

801 E Henry Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

www.mtpcsd.org

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Allen Elementary School, located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mount Pleasant Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. The school emphasizes building strong community ties and providing a balanced curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

As a core part of the local community, Van Allen Elementary is known for its commitment to inclusive education and student engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide events that involve both students and parents, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere. By leveraging its resources and staff, the institution strives to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing space that addresses the unique needs of every child, ensuring they are well-positioned for future educational success.

315

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Van Allen Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	226
Hispanic	52
Black	15
Asian	6
Two or More	16

White
226 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
52 (16.5 %)
Two or More
16 (5.1 %)
Black
15 (4.8 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)

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:	Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Phone:	(319)385-7771
Website:	http://www.mtpcsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 85

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 39