North Polk West Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Polk City, Iowa 50226 · North Polk Comm School District
#39 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#1276 of 50,301 nationally
About North Polk West Elementary School
North Polk West Elementary School is a public elementary located in Polk City, in the North Polk Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 396 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 88.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 39th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (38th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 396.
There are 2 schools in Polk City; North Polk West Elementary School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)87%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for North Polk West Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 396
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near North Polk West Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Big Creek Elementary
Polk City · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
357 students · 1.7 km away
Abbie Grove Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students · 6.2 km away
Woodward-Granger Elementary School
Granger · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
349 students · 7.9 km away
Woodward-Granger Early Learning Center
Granger · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
253 students · 8.0 km away
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
639 students · 8.3 km away
Westwood Elementary School
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
551 students · 8.5 km away
Ankeny Centennial High School
Ankeny · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,470 students · 9.1 km away
North Ridge Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades K–4
412 students · 9.7 km away
Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny · Public elementary · Grades K–5
548 students · 9.8 km away
Heritage Elementary
Grimes · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
530 students · 9.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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396 students
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Alburnett Elementary School
Alburnett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
Irving Elementary School
Indianola · Public elementary · Grades K–5
395 students
North Ridge Elementary
Waverly · Public elementary · Grades K–4
397 students
Atkins Elementary School
Atkins · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
394 students
Frequently asked questions
Is North Polk West Elementary School a good school?
North Polk West Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 88.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #39 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does North Polk West Elementary School rank in Iowa?
North Polk West Elementary School ranks #39 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #1276 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend North Polk West Elementary School?
North Polk West Elementary School had 396 students in 2025.
Is North Polk West Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
North Polk West Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near North Polk West Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of North Polk West Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.