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Runnells Elementary

PublicGrades -1–5
Runnells, Iowa · Southeast Polk Comm School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students260
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch27%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 355
260
Total Enrollment
State avg: 42%
27%-14.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Runnells Elementary is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in Runnells, Iowa. The school enrolls 260 students. It is part of the Southeast Polk Comm School District district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Intimate school community
260 students — small for a US elementary school

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictSoutheast Polk Comm School District
County19153
CityRunnells
ZIP50237
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID192682001571

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment260
White83.1%
Hispanic / Latino7.7%
Black / African American3.5%
Asian1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races3.8%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
83.1%
Hispanic
7.7%
Black
3.5%
Asian
1.9%
Two+
3.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %27%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)