Runnells Elementary
269 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Runnells Elementary is a public school located in the small, rural community of Runnells, Iowa, serving as part of the Southeast Polk Community School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-focused educational environment, providing foundational learning opportunities for students in the primary grade levels. By leveraging the resources of a larger district while maintaining the personalized feel of a neighborhood school, Runnells Elementary focuses on academic excellence, student character development, and active family involvement.
As a member of the Southeast Polk district, the school benefits from a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards and access to a wide array of support services and extracurricular programs. The faculty emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, striving to prepare students for a successful transition to the district's middle and high school programs. For families seeking more detailed information regarding the school's specific academic initiatives, upcoming events, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [www.southeastpolk.org](http://www.southeastpolk.org) serves as the primary hub for resources and news.
As a member of the Southeast Polk district, the school benefits from a comprehensive curriculum aligned with state standards and access to a wide array of support services and extracurricular programs. The faculty emphasizes a collaborative approach to education, striving to prepare students for a successful transition to the district's middle and high school programs. For families seeking more detailed information regarding the school's specific academic initiatives, upcoming events, or enrollment procedures, the official district website at [www.southeastpolk.org](http://www.southeastpolk.org) serves as the primary hub for resources and news.
269
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 230 |
| Hispanic | 20 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More | 10 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White230 (85.5 %)
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Hispanic20 (7.4 %)
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Two or More10 (3.7 %)
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Black4 (1.5 %)
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Asian4 (1.5 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (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)966-2068 |
| Website: | http://www.southeastpolk.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 269 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 63 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 7 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
24
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
50
Grade 2
32
Grade 3
38
Grade 4
42
Grade 5
43
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 24 |
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Grade 1 | 50 |
| Grade 2 | 32 |
| Grade 3 | 38 |
| Grade 4 | 42 |
| Grade 5 | 43 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 141 | 52.4% |
| Male | 128 | 47.6% |
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