How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Ballard East Elementary | North Polk Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Cambridge, IA | Alleman, IA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 417 | 408 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.6:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.5% | 6.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Ballard East Elementary | North Polk Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,725 | $11,506 |
| District | Ballard Community School District | North Polk Community School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Ballard East Elementary | North Polk Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 89.2% |
| African American | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.3% | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 3.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Ballard East Elementary | North Polk Central Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 407:1 | 420:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.4% | 8.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 8 | 1 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.