Excellent
#171 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 13% in state
North Polk West Elementary School
Elementary School · North Polk Comm School District · Polk City, IA
A North Polk Comm School District elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1400 W Broadway, Polk City, IA 50226
- Math 87% proficient (2022)
- Reading 82% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Polk West Elementary School score 84% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Polk West Elementary School 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Polk City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$161,627
Median home value
$390,600
Median rent
$746/mo
College educated
48.1%
Homeownership
91.8%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke the Evangelist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–8 | 4.5 mi | 275 | Compare → |
| Woodward-granger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 2–5 | 4.9 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Woodward-granger Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–1 | 5.0 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| North Polk Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 379 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Polk Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $11,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Polk West Elementary School is listed in North Polk Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Polk West Elementary School
North Polk West Elementary School is a public elementary school in Polk City, IA, part of North Polk Comm School District, serving approximately 416 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #171 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Polk West Elementary School
What grades does North Polk West Elementary School serve?
North Polk West Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend North Polk West Elementary School?
North Polk West Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Polk West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Polk West Elementary School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Polk West Elementary School rank in IA?
North Polk West Elementary School ranks #171 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is North Polk West Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Polk West Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 North Polk West Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Polk West Elementary School has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Polk West Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Polk West Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Polk West Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Polk West Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Polk West Elementary School?
9.6% of students at North Polk West Elementary School 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 416
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.8%
- Phone
- (515) 984-3400
- Area population (ZIP 50226)
- 7,290
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 50226; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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