Pocahontas Area Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Pocahontas, IA Grades KG–06 Rural: Remote N SchoolScore™ C (63.2)
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Pocahontas Area Elementary School
Pocahontas, IA 50574
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (63.2)
265
Students
17.7
Teachers
15:1
Student:Teacher
(712)335-4642
Phone
http://www.pacsd.org/
Website

Pocahontas Area Elementary School is a public school administered by the Pocahontas Area Comm School District district in Pocahontas, IOWA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 265 students enrolled; a 15:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
265.0
State avg: 339.0
▼ 22% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.95:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 11% worse
Free Lunch %
50.2%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 16% worse
School Details
School Name
Pocahontas Area Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
192319001372
State School ID
IA-765283 000-765283 409
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
208 1st Ave SW
City
Pocahontas
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50574
County
Pocahontas County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
1904
State Leg. Upper
19004
State Leg. Lower
19007
Latitude
42.73192
Longitude
-94.67317
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
265
Total Students
👩‍🏫
17.7
Teachers FTE
📐
15:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
17.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)17.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 133 50.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Pocahontas Area Comm School District
LEAID
1923190
State LEA ID
IA-765283 000
Phone
(712)335-4311
Website
http://www.pacsd.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Pocahontas
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$14,601K
Federal Revenue
$964K
State Revenue
$4,166K
Local Revenue
$9,471K
Total Expenditure
$11,295K
Instruction Exp.
$6,353K
Support Services
$3,004K
Other Current Exp.
$920K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Pocahontas Area Elementary School

1
Pocahontas Area Regional Learning Center
Pocahontas · High
0.1 mi
2
Pocahontas Area Middle/ High School
Pocahontas · High
0.1 mi
3
Gilmore City Elementary School
Gilmore City · Elementary
11.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pocahontas Area Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Pocahontas Area Elementary School?
265 students are enrolled at Pocahontas Area Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Pocahontas Area Elementary School have?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School has 17.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15:1.
What grades does Pocahontas Area Elementary School serve?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School serves grades KG through 06.
Is Pocahontas Area Elementary School a charter school?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Pocahontas Area Elementary School located in?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Pocahontas Area Elementary School belong to?
Pocahontas Area Elementary School is part of the Pocahontas Area Comm School District school district.
How much does Pocahontas Area Comm School District spend per student?
The Pocahontas Area Comm School District district spends approximately $42,622,642 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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