North Polk Central Elementary School

North Polk Central Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
311 NE 141st Ave,  Alleman, IA
North Polk Community School District
3.2
379 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
84%
Reading Proficiency
83%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
84%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
84.6%
Science
64.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
408:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
90.4%
Hispanic
3.8%
Black
3.2%
Two or more races
2.6%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
5.0 other
3/25/2024
My experience of North Polk staff and students was largely positive...I should have been more considerate of others while attending back in the 1980s.
2.0 parent
10/19/2018
Poor, I now have anxiety just walking my kids into the school because of how unkind and uncaring the principal and superintendent are. It's always a fight to get what my son needs. They offered my son his food allergies and have not given the 504 plan as requested for 2 school years. They have also...
5.0 parent
9/14/2017
Exceptional! The Central Elementary staff and leadership team are truly great teachers which is what really makes a great school.
1.0 parent
8/18/2014
Id give 0 out of 5 stars if that was an option. Horrible student to teacher ratio. Poor leadership, poor organization skills, and lack of adequate technology. Everything from registration to recess rules needs to be changed. If your child is picked on their first line of defense is telling the child...

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North Polk Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Alleman, IA and is served by the North Polk Community School District in Iowa. The school has a total enrollment of 379 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 84% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 83% are proficient in reading. North Polk Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Polk High School, North Polk Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Alleman has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near North Polk Central Elementary School.

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