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Southeast Polk Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
11
Schools
7,397
Students
$17,121
Per-Pupil Spend
+19% nat'l
36.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Southeast Polk Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 7,397 students across 11 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,121 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools8 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Altoona ElementaryPK–05419
Centennial ElementaryPK–05420
Clay ElementaryPK–05657
Delaware ElementaryPK–05398
Four Mile ElementaryPK–05483
Mitchellville ElementaryPK–05242
Runnells ElementaryPK–05269
Willowbrook ElementaryPK–05533
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Southeast Polk Junior High07–081,088
Spring Creek - 6th Grade06–06535
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Southeast Polk High School09–122,353
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,121+19% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
52%
38%
State
52.1%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal
10.0%

Funding is shared between state (52%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
11
Schools
7,397
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,121 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Southeast Polk Comm School District?
Southeast Polk Comm School District has 11 public schools, serving a total of 7,397 students.
What is the graduation rate for Southeast Polk Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Southeast Polk Comm School District spend per student?
Southeast Polk Comm School District spends $17,121 per pupil — 19% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Southeast Polk Comm School District?
36% of students in Southeast Polk Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Southeast Polk Comm School District?
No, Southeast Polk Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Southeast Polk Comm School District serve?
Southeast Polk Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Southeast Polk Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Southeast Polk Comm School District is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.