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.
269
Total Students
17.3
Full-Time Teachers
15.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
26.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Runnells Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White230
Hispanic20
Black4
Asian4
Two or More10
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    230 (85.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    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)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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Runnells Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten24
Kindergarten40
Grade 150
Grade 232
Grade 338
Grade 442
Grade 543
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Runnells Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14152.4%
Male12847.6%