Very Good
#374 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 29% in state
Four Mile Elementary
Elementary School · Southeast Polk Comm School District · Pleasant Hill, IA
A Southeast Polk Comm School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
670 SE 68th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
- Math 84% vs IA 75% (2025)
- Reading 78% vs IA 72% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Four Mile Elementary score 81% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 81% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Four Mile Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low132/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,759
Median home value
$303,000
Median rent
$1,219/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50327; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 211 | Compare → |
| Clay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Mckee Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK | 4.1 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| Brubaker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 618 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Southeast Polk Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Four Mile Elementary is listed in Southeast Polk Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Four Mile Elementary
Four Mile Elementary is a public elementary school in Pleasant Hill, IA, part of Southeast Polk Comm School District, serving approximately 489 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #374 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Four Mile Elementary
What grades does Four Mile Elementary serve?
Four Mile Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Four Mile Elementary?
Four Mile Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Four Mile Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Four Mile Elementary is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Four Mile Elementary rank in IA?
Four Mile Elementary ranks #374 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Four Mile Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Four Mile Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Four Mile Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Four Mile Elementary has 84% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Four Mile Elementary a charter school?
No, Four Mile Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Four Mile Elementary a Title I school?
No, Four Mile Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Four Mile Elementary?
42.5% of students at Four Mile Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (515) 265-1972
- Area population (ZIP 50327)
- 12,875
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50327; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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