Average
#567 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 44% in state
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
Elementary School · Pocahontas Area Comm School District · Pocahontas, IA
A Pocahontas Area Comm School District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
202 1st Ave SW, Pocahontas, IA 50574
- Math 74% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Pocahontas Area Elementary School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 33 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
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 Pocahontas Area 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low156/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$57,589
Median home value
$104,700
Median rent
$801/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50574; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pocahontas Area Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,766NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pocahontas Area Elementary School is listed in Pocahontas Area Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pocahontas Area Elementary School
Pocahontas Area Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pocahontas, IA, part of Pocahontas Area Comm School District, serving approximately 274 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pocahontas Area Elementary School
What grades does Pocahontas Area Elementary School serve?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Pocahontas Area Elementary School?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Elementary School 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 Pocahontas Area Elementary School rank in IA?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School ranks #567 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Pocahontas Area Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Pocahontas Area Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pocahontas Area Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pocahontas Area Elementary School a charter school?
No, Pocahontas Area Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pocahontas Area Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Pocahontas Area Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pocahontas Area Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Pocahontas Area 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 274
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Pocahontas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (712) 335-4642
- Area population (ZIP 50574)
- 2,103
- Area average commute
- 15.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 50574; 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
Related reading
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.