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North Polk West Elementary School

1400 W Broadway, Polk City, IA 50226, United States

+1 (515) 984-3400

http://www.northpolk.org

8.5

Overall Rating

Location

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North Polk West Elementary School Overview

About This School

North Polk West Elementary School is a public elementary in Polk City, Iowa, serving 396 students in grades PK-K2. Academic results show that students demonstrate strong performance with 82% proficiency in ELA and 87% proficiency in math. The school maintains a 15:1 student-teacher ratio with 25 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $70,704. The student body is composed of 53% male and 47% female students. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or More Races, 1% Asian, and 1% Black.

396

Total Students

PK-K2

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

25 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts82%

Mathematics87%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-K2

County

Polk County

Students per Counselor

396:1

North Polk West Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

82%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 82%State Avg: 70%

87%

Mathematics

City Avg: 87%State Avg: 65%

N/A

Science

Class Information

15:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 14.5:1

State Avg: 14.5:1

396

Students per Counselor

North Polk West Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$70,704

City Avg: $70,704

State Avg: $66,994

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio15:1

Students per Counselor396:1

North Polk West Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.53%

Male

47.22%

Female

Total Enrollment: 396 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White93.18%

Hispanic2.53%

Asian0.51%

Black0.76%

Two or More Races2.53%

Native American0%

North Polk West Elementary School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About North Polk West Elementary School

Q: What is North Polk West Elementary School?

A: North Polk West Elementary School is a elementary public located in Polk City.

Q: How many students attend North Polk West Elementary School?

A: North Polk West Elementary School has approximately 396 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at North Polk West Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at North Polk West Elementary School is 15:1.

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Detailed Information about North Polk West Elementary School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About North Polk West Elementary School - Polk City, IA

Quick Facts about North Polk West Elementary School
School Name	North Polk West Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-K2
Location	1400 W Broadway, Polk City, IA 50226, Polk City, IA
County	Polk County
Phone	+1 (515) 984-3400
Total Students	396
Student-Teacher Ratio	15:1
Full-Time Teachers	25
Rating	8.5/10
ELA Proficiency	82%
Math Proficiency	87%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about North Polk West Elementary School

What is North Polk West Elementary School?

North Polk West Elementary School is a elementary public located in Polk City.

How many students attend North Polk West Elementary School?

North Polk West Elementary School has approximately 396 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Polk West Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Polk West Elementary School is 15:1.

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