Best Public Schools in Zip Code 50237

Summary:

In the 50237 zip code, there is one standout elementary school, Runnells Elementary, which serves students in the Southeast Polk Community School District. Runnells Elementary has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Iowa, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the most recent school year. The school's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science on the ISASP assessments.

Runnells Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is 85.5% White, 7.43% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of African American and Asian students. The school's student-teacher ratio of 15.5 is relatively low, suggesting a strong focus on individualized attention and support for students. Additionally, the school's per-student spending for the 2018-2019 school year was $14,164, which is higher than the state average, indicating a significant investment in educational resources and personalized support for students.

Overall, Runnells Elementary is a standout institution in the 50237 zip code, providing a high-quality education and effectively supporting student learning. The school's consistent academic achievements, diverse student body, and resource allocation suggest it is a valuable asset to the local community and a model for other schools in the region.

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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 Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Runnells Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6575 SE 116th Street	Runnells	50237	Polk County	Southeast Polk Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 966-2068	269	17	15.5	27.5%	230 (85.5%)	4 (1.5%)	20 (7.4%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.7%)	89	16^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.1%		88.1	21^st of 565 public elementary schools	96.3%	5	83.9	89.5	86.0	90.3	100.0	88.4	78.6	$14,164	$100	$14,065

Cities Near Zip Code 50237

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Runnells	2.82 mi	1	8^th
Pleasant Hill	4.17 mi	4	190^th
Carlisle	5.7 mi	3	306^th
Hartford	5.73 mi	1	210^th
Altoona	6.31 mi	4	153^rd

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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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