Is Pocahontas Area Elementary School a good school?

Pocahontas Area Elementary School ranks 276 th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pocahontas Area Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 274 students attended Pocahontas Area Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Pocahontas Area Elementary School?

Students at Pocahontas Area Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Pocahontas Area Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Pocahontas Area Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School

Pocahontas Area Elementary School in Pocahontas IA

Performance Trends

Compare Details Pocahontas Area Elementary School ranks better than 50.4% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.3%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pocahontas Area Elementary School is 14.3. (See more...)

Compare Pocahontas Area Elementary School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pocahontas Area Elementary School is $16,192.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Pocahontas Area Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pocahontas Area Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocahontas Area Community School District 227^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Pocahontas Area Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	65.17	215^th	626	65.7%
2013	73.45	110^th	624	82.4%
2017	67.54	205^th	574	64.3%
2018	76.51	99^th	567	82.5%
2019	77.43	112^th	603	81.4%
2021	63.53	209^th	567	63.1%
2022	71.54	155^th	574	73.0%
2023	63.28	216^th	565	61.8%
2024	57.47	276^th	557	50.4%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pocahontas Area Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	200	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
1989	206	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	207
1990	270	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1991	339	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
1992	254	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	259
1993	269	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	274
1994	303	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1995	291	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1996	291	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1997	262	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
1998	265	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	267
1999	237	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2000	243	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	-20	226
2001	193	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2002	213	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2003	213	3	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	220
2004	194	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2005	175	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	178
2006	176	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2007	190	1	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	200
2008	233	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	238
2009	226	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	230
2010	232	0	0	7	0	0	7	0	246
2011	236	0	0	6	0	0	9	0	251
2012	216	0	0	8	0	0	12	0	236
2013	222	2	0	10	0	0	10	0	244
2014	121	0	0	10	0	0	4	0	135
2015	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2016	274	10	0	20	0	0	12	0	316
2017	256	7	1	22	0	0	20	0	306
2018	266	3	0	16	0	0	20	0	305
2019	241	0	0	20	0	0	18	0	279
2020	242	0	0	18	0	0	18	0	278
2021	236	1	0	21	0	0	19	0	277
2022	247	2	0	17	0	1	28	0	295
2023	238	3	0	21	1	1	19	0	283
2024	231	2	0	23	0	1	17	0	274

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pocahontas Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	200	16.1	12.4	16.5
1989	207	16.1	12.8	15
1990	272	25.1	10.8	0
1991	341	17.3	19.7	21.1
1992	259	14.0	18.5	21.6
1993	274	13.5	20.3	24.8
1994	308	23.0	13.4	34.4
1995	293	29.5	9.9	35.5
1996	293	29.5	9.9	35.5
1997	267	23.1	11.6	29.2
1998	267	25.7	10.4	19.5
1999	242	24.6	9.8	44.2
2000	226	23.9	9.5	40.7
2001	198	22.5	8.8	44.9
2002	220	21.0	10.5	40.5
2003	220	21.0	10.5	40.5
2004	198	24.1	8.2	41.9
2005	178	23.2	7.7	39.3
2006	181	20.0	9.1	44.2
2007	200	20.8	9.6	43
2008	238	20.4	11.7	42.4
2009	230	20.4	11.3	44.3
2010	246	23.0	10.7	51.2
2011	251	20.7	12.1	52.6
2012	236	21.8	10.8	54.2
2013	244	21.7	11.2	56.1
2014	135	17.0	7.9	68.1
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	316	20.0	15.8	60.8
2017	306	21.5	14.2	55.6
2018	305	24.1	12.6	59.3
2019	279	25.2	11.0	63.4
2020	278	23.3	11.9	58.3
2021	277	23.6	11.7	60.3
2022	295	23.1	12.7	46.1
2023	283	21.9	12.9	60.4
2024	274	19.0	14.3	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pocahontas Area Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	200	16.1	12.4	16.5
1989	207	16.1	12.8	15
1990	272	25.1	10.8	0
1991	341	17.3	19.7	21.1
1992	259	14.0	18.5	21.6
1993	274	13.5	20.3	24.8
1994	308	23.0	13.4	34.4
1995	293	29.5	9.9	35.5
1996	293	29.5	9.9	35.5
1997	267	23.1	11.6	29.2
1998	267	25.7	10.4	19.5
1999	242	24.6	9.8	44.2
2000	226	23.9	9.5	40.7
2001	198	22.5	8.8	44.9
2002	220	21.0	10.5	40.5
2003	220	21.0	10.5	40.5
2004	198	24.1	8.2	41.9
2005	178	23.2	7.7	39.3
2006	181	20.0	9.1	44.2
2007	200	20.8	9.6	43
2008	238	20.4	11.7	42.4
2009	230	20.4	11.3	44.3
2010	246	23.0	10.7	51.2
2011	251	20.7	12.1	52.6
2012	236	21.8	10.8	54.2
2013	244	21.7	11.2	56.1
2014	135	17.0	7.9	68.1
2015	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2016	316	20.0	15.8	60.8
2017	306	21.5	14.2	55.6
2018	305	24.1	12.6	59.3
2019	279	25.2	11.0	63.4
2020	278	23.3	11.9	58.3
2021	277	23.6	11.7	60.3
2022	295	23.1	12.7	46.1
2023	283	21.9	12.9	60.4
2024	274	19.0	14.3	58

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pocahontas Area Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$791 (4.9%)	$15,400 (95.1%)	$16,192

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pocahontas Area Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 216^th of 565 Elementary schools	19.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	82.1	44.7	37.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	82.1	44.7	37.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	85	68.4	16.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	85	68.4	16.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	79.3	80.6	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	79.3	80.6	1.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	82.8	77.8	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	82.8	77.8	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	73	73.5	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	73	73.5	0.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	78.4	82.4	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	78.4	82.4	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	82.4	85.7	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	82.4	85.7	3.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Elementary School)	82.4	81.6	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Pocahontas Area Community School District)	82.4	81.6	0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	279	283	1.4%
African American	0	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	20	21	5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	241	238	1.2%
Two or More Races	18	19	5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63.4%	60.4%	3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pocahontas Area Elementary School	Public	K-6	208 1st Ave SW	Pocahontas	50574	Pocahontas County	Pocahontas Area Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 335-4642	274	19	14.3	58.0%	231 (84.3%)	2 (0.7%)	23 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	57.5	276^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.4%		63.3	216^th of 565 public elementary schools	61.8%	60	56.7	67.6	75.6	86.0	86.7	62.2	68.3	82.0	63.4	$16,192	$791	$15,400
Gilmore City Elementary School	Public	K-6	402 SE E Ave	Gilmore City	50541	Pocahontas County	Gilmore City-Bradgate Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 373-6124	71	10	7.0	62.0%	64 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.5%)								(n/a)				50.0				58.3		$26,655	$924	$25,731
Laurens-Marathon Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 W Garfield	Laurens	50554	Pocahontas County	Laurens-Marathon Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 841-5000	145	15	9.6	41.4%	92 (63.4%)	5 (3.4%)	26 (17.9%)	1 (0.7%)	2 (1.4%)	13 (9.0%)	6 (4.1%)	10.7	509^th of 557 public elementary schools	8.6%		54.7	285^th of 565 public elementary schools	49.6%	224	38.1	72.7	33.3	66.7	38.1	63.6	26.7	46.7	20.0	$20,283	$1,719	$18,563
Albert City-Truesdale Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	300 Orchard	Albert City	50510	Buena Vista County	Albert City-Truesdale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 843-5416	104	11	9.8	45.2%	80 (76.9%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	64.5	203^rd of 557 public elementary schools	63.6%		47.6	346^th of 565 public elementary schools	38.8%	143	83.3	90.0	87.5	72.7	83.3	70.0	68.8	54.5	75.0	$21,016	$963	$20,052
Newell-Fonda Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	205 Clark St	Newell	50568	Buena Vista County	Newell-Fonda Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 272-3324	287	17	16.4	49.5%	208 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (17.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.7%)	6 (2.1%)	46.2	353^rd of 557 public elementary schools	36.6%		58.8	255^th of 565 public elementary schools	54.9%	98	68.6	65.9	63.6		91.4	68.3	61.4		56.8	$12,429	$641	$11,789
West Bend-Mallard Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	300 3rd Ave SW	West Bend	50597	Palo Alto County	West Bend-Mallard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 887-7821	184	12	15.3	42.4%	169 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	57.6	274^th of 557 public elementary schools	50.8%		83.5	49^th of 565 public elementary schools	91.3%	225	62.5	67.7			79.2	87.1				$14,589	$617	$13,971

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