Four Mile Elementary

Summary:

Four Mile Elementary is a public elementary school located in Pleasant Hill, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 483 students. The school is part of the Southeast Polk Community School District, which is ranked 112 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Four Mile Elementary consistently outperforms the Southeast Polk Community School District and the state of Iowa in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, Four Mile Elementary had significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the district and state averages. The school's per-student spending of $13,837 in the 2018-2019 school year was also higher than the nearby Altoona Elementary ($14,305) and Delaware Elementary ($15,865).

While Four Mile Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools within the Southeast Polk Community School District, the school has been able to maintain strong academic performance, suggesting its ability to effectively serve students from diverse backgrounds. The nearby schools within the same district, such as Altoona Elementary and Delaware Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance, indicating a district-wide focus on educational excellence.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 670 SE 68th St
       Pleasant Hill, IA  50327


(515) 265-1972

District: Southeast Polk Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
169th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,837 Help


Students who attend Four Mile Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Southeast Polk Junior High
    Spring Creek - 6th Grade
High:    Southeast Polk High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.5 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.9%
Hispanic:
13.3%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Four Mile Elementary ranks better than 69.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks 6th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.9%), Hispanic (13.3%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Four Mile Elementary is 15.5. 5 elementary schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Four Mile Elementary is $13,837. 5 elementary schools in the Southeast Polk Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Four Mile Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Southeast Polk Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Southeast Polk Community School District 112th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Four Mile Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 77.47 79th 626 87.4%
2013 67.63 183rd 624 70.7%
2014 77.26 87th 603 85.6%
2015 80.24 62nd 616 89.9%
2016 80.63 56th 599 90.7%
2017 82.92 42nd 574 92.7%
2018 79.32 70th 567 87.7%
2019 85.08 54th 603 91.0%
2021 72.48 138th 567 75.7%
2022 67.43 196th 574 65.9%
2023 78.07 102nd 565 81.9%
2024 69.19 169th 557 69.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Four Mile Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 253 0 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1989 263 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1990 289 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1991 294 2 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 288 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1993 288 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1994 273 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 256 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1996 256 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1997 252 2 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1998 251 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 325 2 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2000 360 11 2 5 0 n/a n/a -26 352
2001 412 7 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 431 5 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 431 5 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 458 8 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2005 473 9 14 12 5 n/a n/a 0 513
2006 510 14 16 15 4 n/a n/a 0 559
2007 513 12 27 22 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2008 508 13 27 30 4 n/a n/a 0 582
2009 545 17 25 40 1 n/a n/a 0 628
2010 511 13 25 36 1 0 10 0 596
2011 425 7 9 31 1 0 18 0 491
2012 420 3 7 35 1 0 21 0 487
2013 418 7 8 45 0 0 25 0 503
2014 417 6 8 46 0 0 33 0 510
2015 372 3 7 43 0 0 31 0 456
2016 358 6 6 40 0 0 31 0 441
2017 350 9 5 33 0 0 31 0 428
2018 354 16 4 32 0 0 24 0 430
2019 343 15 9 33 0 0 34 0 434
2020 361 20 9 41 0 0 32 0 463
2021 343 18 9 46 0 3 31 0 450
2022 359 17 14 52 0 2 27 0 471
2023 357 20 13 64 0 3 26 0 483

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 Four Mile Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 13.7 18.9 3.5
1989 269 14.3 18.8 2.6
1990 296 15.8 18.7 4.7
1991 302 14.9 20.2 4
1992 294 18.0 16.3 6.8
1993 295 17.1 17.3 6.1
1994 279 16.2 17.2 3.2
1995 262 17.6 14.9 8
1996 262 17.6 14.9 8
1997 263 15.9 16.5 9.5
1998 259 18.0 14.4 12.4
1999 332 19.8 16.8 18.4
2000 352 25.3 13.9 15.3
2001 423 23.0 18.4 12.5
2002 457 29.5 15.5 12.7
2003 457 29.5 15.5 12.7
2004 487 31.5 15.5 11.5
2005 513 32.3 15.9 11.9
2006 559 34.4 16.3 14.3
2007 577 35.7 16.2 17.3
2008 582 37.8 15.4 15.8
2009 628 43.2 14.5 18.9
2010 596 39.1 15.2 20.8
2011 491 29.0 16.9 22.4
2012 487 31.3 15.5 23
2013 503 30.3 16.5 26
2014 510 31.3 16.2 27.1
2015 456 30.0 15.2 23.7
2016 441 30.0 14.7 26.1
2017 428 29.8 14.3 27.1
2018 430 28.0 15.3 29.1
2019 434 29.0 14.9 30
2020 463 29.0 15.9 32.8
2021 450 30.0 15.0 26.9
2022 471 30.0 15.7 28.7
2023 483 31.0 15.5 35.6

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 Four Mile Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 260 13.7 18.9 3.5
1989 269 14.3 18.8 2.6
1990 296 15.8 18.7 4.7
1991 302 14.9 20.2 4
1992 294 18.0 16.3 6.8
1993 295 17.1 17.3 6.1
1994 279 16.2 17.2 3.2
1995 262 17.6 14.9 8
1996 262 17.6 14.9 8
1997 263 15.9 16.5 9.5
1998 259 18.0 14.4 12.4
1999 332 19.8 16.8 18.4
2000 352 25.3 13.9 15.3
2001 423 23.0 18.4 12.5
2002 457 29.5 15.5 12.7
2003 457 29.5 15.5 12.7
2004 487 31.5 15.5 11.5
2005 513 32.3 15.9 11.9
2006 559 34.4 16.3 14.3
2007 577 35.7 16.2 17.3
2008 582 37.8 15.4 15.8
2009 628 43.2 14.5 18.9
2010 596 39.1 15.2 20.8
2011 491 29.0 16.9 22.4
2012 487 31.3 15.5 23
2013 503 30.3 16.5 26
2014 510 31.3 16.2 27.1
2015 456 30.0 15.2 23.7
2016 441 30.0 14.7 26.1
2017 428 29.8 14.3 27.1
2018 430 28.0 15.3 29.1
2019 434 29.0 14.9 30
2020 463 29.0 15.9 32.8
2021 450 30.0 15.0 26.9
2022 471 30.0 15.7 28.7
2023 483 31.0 15.5 35.6

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 Four Mile Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $290 (2.1%) $13,547 (97.9%) $13,837

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Four Mile Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 54th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 102nd of 565 Elementary schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Four Mile Elementary)80.679.4
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Polk Community School District)76.673.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Four Mile Elementary)88.988.2
 0.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Southeast Polk Community School District)8281.9
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Four Mile Elementary)83.676.9
 6.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Polk Community School District)80.478.6
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Four Mile Elementary)89.684.6
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Polk Community School District)85.184.8
 0.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Four Mile Elementary)80.584
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Southeast Polk Community School District)81.375.8
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Four Mile Elementary)88.385.2
 3.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Southeast Polk Community School District)84.885.1
 0.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students434483
 11.3%
African American1520
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian913
 44.4%
Hispanic3364
 93.9%
Pacific Islander03
White343357
 4.1%
Two or More Races3426
 23.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients30%35.6%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Four Mile Elementary

Four Mile Elementary ranks 169th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Four Mile Elementary.

Students at Four Mile Elementary are 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Students who attend Four Mile Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Southeast Polk Junior High
Middle : Spring Creek - 6th Grade
High : Southeast Polk High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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