Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Four Mile Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Four Mile Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Four Mile Elementary School's student population of 489 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Four Mile Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Four Mile Elementary School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
71%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Four Mile Elementary School's ranking?
Four Mile Elementary School is ranked #373 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Four Mile Elementary School often compared to?
Four Mile Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Runnells Elementary School, Prairie Trail Elementary School, Prairie City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Four Mile Elementary School?
489 students attend Four Mile Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Four Mile Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Four Mile Elementary School?
Four Mile Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Four Mile Elementary School offer ?
Four Mile Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Four Mile Elementary School part of?
Four Mile Elementary School is part of Southeast Polk Comm School District.
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