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North Polk Comm School District

Iowa · Public School District
4
Schools
1,870
Students
$20,199
Per-Pupil Spend
+41% nat'l
9.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-43pp vs nat'l
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North Polk Comm School District is a public school district in Iowa serving 1,870 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,199 is above average for a US public school district. Only 10% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 54/100.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Polk Central Elementary SchoolPK–05342
North Polk West Elementary SchoolPK–02426
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
North Polk Middle School06–08455
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
North Polk High School09–12647
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,199+41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
53%
40%
State
53.4%
Local (property tax)
39.6%
Federal
6.9%

Funding is shared between state (53%) and local sources (40%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
1,870
Students
10%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score54/100
StateIowa →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,199 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 10% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Polk Comm School District?
North Polk Comm School District has 4 public schools, serving a total of 1,870 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Polk Comm School District?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Polk Comm School District spend per student?
North Polk Comm School District spends $20,199 per pupil — 41% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Polk Comm School District?
10% of students in North Polk Comm School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Polk Comm School District?
No, North Polk Comm School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North Polk Comm School District serve?
North Polk Comm School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Polk Comm School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Polk Comm School District is 54/100. 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.