Top Rankings
North Polk Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,272 students in North Polk Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in North Polk Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 86% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
2,272 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Polk Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 327 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
3%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
93%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,889 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,713 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$31 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,889
$16,468
Spending / Student
$13,713
$16,042
Best North Polk Comm School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Polk Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 Ne 141st Ave.
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
North Polk High School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
13930 Ne 6th St
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
North Polk West Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1400 W Broadway
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Gr: PK-2 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
North Polk Central Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Ne 141st Ave
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Alleman, IA 50007
(515) 984-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
340 E Vista Lake Drive
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Polk City, IA 50226
(515) 984-3400
Gr: 3-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Polk Comm School District?
North Polk Comm School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,272 students.
What is the rank of North Polk Comm School District?
North Polk Comm School District is ranked #9 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Polk Comm School District?
93% of North Polk Comm School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Polk Comm School District?
North Polk Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is North Polk Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,713 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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