- Enrollment
- 1,722
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pleasant Hill, IA
Southeast Polk Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Southeast Polk Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 192682001573
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southeast Polk Junior High earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Pleasant Hill · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 29.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Southeast Polk Junior High has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Polk Junior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pleasant Hill, IA.
School address
District: Southeast Polk Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192682001573 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Southeast Polk Junior High held near 1,106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 192682001573 · Pleasant Hill, IA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,088 enr · 16.5:1 · 29.9% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Southeast Polk High School (1,722 students)
Southeast Polk Junior High held near 1,106 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 66.0 → 65.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Southeast Polk Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Southeast Polk
Southeast Polk High School
1,722 students
- Spring Creek -
Spring Creek - 6th Grade
1,112 students
- This school
Southeast Polk Junior High
1,088 students
- Clay Elementar
Clay Elementary
700 students
- Willowbrook El 523
Willowbrook Elementary
523 students
- Four Mile Elem 495
Four Mile Elementary
495 students
What this shows Southeast Polk Junior High reports 1,088 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southeast Polk Junior High compares
Southeast Polk Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.9% | ▼ 18% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,088 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,088
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,583
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 363 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
124
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Southeast Polk Comm School District reports $12,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Southeast Polk Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Polk High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Spring Creek - 6th Grade | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Willowbrook Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Four Mile Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southeast Polk Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,112
- Students per teacher
- 32.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 700
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle schools in Pleasant Hill
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,088 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southeast Polk Junior High
How many students attend Southeast Polk Junior High?
Southeast Polk Junior High has 1,088 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pleasant Hill, IA. CCD year-over-year: 1,088 (2022-23) → 1,106 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southeast Polk Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southeast Polk Junior High is 16.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southeast Polk Junior High?
29.9% of students at Southeast Polk Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southeast Polk Junior High?
Southeast Polk Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Southeast Polk Junior High rank among public schools in Pleasant Hill?
By Resource Investment Index, Southeast Polk Junior High ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Pleasant Hill, 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 Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Besides Southeast Polk Junior High, Southeast Polk Comm School District also operates Southeast Polk High School (1,722 students), Spring Creek - 6th Grade (1,112 students), and Clay Elementary (700 students). See the Southeast Polk Comm School District district page for the complete list.