Four Mile Elementary

(515)265-1972

www.southeastpolk.org

483 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Four Mile Elementary is a public school located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students in the kindergarten through fifth-grade range. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school within the broader district framework.

The school is well-integrated into the Southeast Polk community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, students, and families. By utilizing the resources provided by the district, Four Mile Elementary promotes a culture of engagement and excellence, encouraging students to participate in a variety of educational activities. For those interested in specific programs, registration details, or current school news, the Southeast Polk district website serves as the primary hub for information and community updates.

483

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Four Mile Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	64
Black	20
Asian	13
Two or More	26
Pacific Islander	3

White
357 (73.9 %)
Hispanic
64 (13.3 %)
Two or More
26 (5.4 %)
Black
20 (4.1 %)
Asian
13 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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)265-1972
Website:	http://www.southeastpolk.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	483
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 45

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 86