Southeast Polk School District

The Southeast Polk School District is located in Pleasant Hill, IA and includes 10 schools that serve 5,934 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Southeast Polk School District spends $9,037 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 60% on instruction, 35% on support services, and 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Southeast Polk School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the IA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Southeast Polk School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 1% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Southeast Polk School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Southeast Polk School District serves 2% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.