- Enrollment
- 644
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Alleman, IA
North Polk Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Polk Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 192091001923
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Polk Central Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Alleman · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 9.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Polk Central Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alleman, IA.
School address
District: North Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192091001923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
North Polk Central Elementary School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+37 students YoY 192091001923 · Alleman, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 17.7:1 · 9.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Polk High School (644 students)
North Polk Central Elementary School grew from 342 students in 2022-23 to 379 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.7 → 26.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
North Polk Central Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Polk Hig
North Polk High School
644 students
- North Polk Mid
North Polk Middle School
504 students
- This school
North Polk Central Elementary School
408 students
- North Polk Wes
North Polk West Elementary School
396 students
- Big Creek Elem
Big Creek Elementary
357 students
What this shows North Polk Central Elementary School reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Polk Central Elementary School compares
North Polk Central Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.4% | ▼ 74% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 88% in Iowa - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,506
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.9 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.2%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 89.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, North Polk Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Polk Comm School District reports $11,506 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Polk Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Polk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Polk Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Polk West Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Big Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Polk Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Polk Central Elementary School
How many students attend North Polk Central Elementary School?
North Polk Central Elementary School has 408 students enrolled. It is a public school in Alleman, IA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 379 (2023-24), up 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Polk Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Polk Central Elementary School is 17.7:1, which is 20% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Polk Central Elementary School?
9.4% of students at North Polk Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Polk Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at North Polk Central Elementary School is White at 89.2% of enrollment, in Alleman, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Polk Central Elementary School?
North Polk Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Polk Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Alleman?
By Resource Investment Index, North Polk Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Alleman, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in North Polk Comm School District?
Besides North Polk Central Elementary School, North Polk Comm School District also operates North Polk High School (644 students), North Polk Middle School (504 students), and North Polk West Elementary School (396 students). See the North Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.