Polk County Public Schools

Polk County, Iowa

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

132

public schools

Total Enrollment

78,991

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Polk County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Iowa; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Polk County has 9 district entries. Des Moines Independent Comm School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 59 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 14 listed communities. Des Moines has the most listed schools, with 64 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 83 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

16 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

132

in Polk County

Reported Enrollment

78,991

132 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary83

Middle22

High16

Other11

9 School Districts in Polk County

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Ankeny Comm School District

West Des Moines Comm School District

Johnston Comm School District

Southeast Polk Comm School District

Urbandale Comm School District

Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District

5 schools

2,731 students

North Polk Comm School District

5 schools

2,224 students

Saydel Comm School District

3 schools

1,337 students

132 Public Schools in Polk County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 16 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Polk County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Lincoln High School	Profile	Des Moines Independent Comm School District	Des Moines, 50315City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,403
Southeast Polk High School	Profile	Southeast Polk Comm School District	Pleasant Hill, 50327Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,353
Valley High School	Profile	West Des Moines Comm School District	West Des Moines, 50266City: Small	10–12	High	2,152
East High School	Profile	Des Moines Independent Comm School District	Des Moines, 50316City: Midsize	9–12	High	2,040
Roosevelt High School	Profile	Des Moines Independent Comm School District	Des Moines, 50312City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,986
Johnston Senior High School	Profile	Johnston Comm School District	Johnston, 50131Suburb: Large	10–12	High	1,790
North High School	Profile	Des Moines Independent Comm School District	Des Moines, 50313City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,458
Ankeny Centennial High School	Profile	Ankeny Comm School District	Ankeny, 50023Rural: Fringe	10–12	High	1,443
Ankeny High School	Profile	Ankeny Comm School District	Ankeny, 50023Suburb: Large	10–12	High	1,347
Urbandale High School	Profile	Urbandale Comm School District	Urbandale, 50322Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,347
Johnston Middle School	Profile	Johnston Comm School District	Johnston, 50131Rural: Fringe	8–9	Other	1,166
Summit Middle School	Profile	Johnston Comm School District	Johnston, 50131Suburb: Large	6–7	Middle	1,112
Southeast Polk Junior High	Profile	Southeast Polk Comm School District	Pleasant Hill, 50327Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	1,088
Northview Middle School	Profile	Ankeny Comm School District	Ankeny, 50023Suburb: Large	8–9	Other	1,065
Prairie Ridge Middle School	Profile	Ankeny Comm School District	Ankeny, 50023Suburb: Large	6–7	Middle	1,025
Hoover High School	Profile	Des Moines Independent Comm School District	Des Moines, 50310City: Midsize	9–12	High	991
Southview Middle School	Record	Ankeny Comm School District	Ankeny, 50023Suburb: Large	8–9	Other	896
Urbandale Middle School	Record	Urbandale Comm School District	Urbandale, 50322Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	894
Henry A Wallace Elementary School	Record	Johnston Comm School District	Johnston, 50131Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	876
Parkview Middle School	Record	Ankeny Comm School District	Ankeny, 50023Suburb: Large	6–7	Middle	867

Lincoln High School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Des Moines, 50315 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,403 students

Southeast Polk High School

Southeast Polk Comm School District

Pleasant Hill, 50327 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,353 students

Valley High School

West Des Moines Comm School District

West Des Moines, 50266 / City: Small

Profile10–12High2,152 students

East High School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Des Moines, 50316 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,040 students

Roosevelt High School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Des Moines, 50312 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,986 students

Johnston Senior High School

Johnston Comm School District

Johnston, 50131 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,790 students

North High School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Des Moines, 50313 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,458 students

Ankeny Centennial High School

Ankeny Comm School District

Ankeny, 50023 / Rural: Fringe

Profile10–12High1,443 students

Ankeny High School

Ankeny Comm School District

Ankeny, 50023 / Suburb: Large

Profile10–12High1,347 students

Urbandale High School

Urbandale Comm School District

Urbandale, 50322 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,347 students

Johnston Middle School

Johnston Comm School District

Johnston, 50131 / Rural: Fringe

Profile8–9Other1,166 students

Summit Middle School

Johnston Comm School District

Johnston, 50131 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–7Middle1,112 students

Southeast Polk Junior High

Southeast Polk Comm School District

Pleasant Hill, 50327 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–8Middle1,088 students

Northview Middle School

Ankeny Comm School District

Ankeny, 50023 / Suburb: Large

Profile8–9Other1,065 students

Prairie Ridge Middle School

Ankeny Comm School District

Ankeny, 50023 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–7Middle1,025 students

Hoover High School

Des Moines Independent Comm School District

Des Moines, 50310 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High991 students

Southview Middle School

Ankeny Comm School District

Ankeny, 50023 / Suburb: Large

Record8–9Other896 students

Urbandale Middle School

Urbandale Comm School District

Urbandale, 50322 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle894 students

Henry A Wallace Elementary School

Johnston Comm School District

Johnston, 50131 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary876 students

Parkview Middle School

Ankeny Comm School District

Ankeny, 50023 / Suburb: Large

Record6–7Middle867 students

Citeable records

Citeable public school records for Polk County

Polk County has 132 NCES public school records, so the full anchor index is split into fast-loading record pages. The sample below starts the directory, while the complete page links keep every school citeable.

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Primary schools

Ashland Ridge Elementary
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
759 students
Listed on this county directory
Crocker Elementary School
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
500 students
Listed on this county directory
East Elementary School
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50021
Enrollment
413 students
Listed on this county directory
Heritage Elementary
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
610 students
Listed on this county directory
Northeast Elementary
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50021
Enrollment
655 students
Listed on this county directory
Northwest Elementary School
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
354 students
Listed on this county directory
Prairie Trail Elementary
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
571 students
Listed on this county directory
Rock Creek Elementary
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
732 students
Listed on this county directory
Southeast Elementary School
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50021
Enrollment
520 students
Listed on this county directory
Westwood Elementary School
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
642 students
Listed on this county directory
Anderson Elementary School
Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District
Record
Grades
2–4
Location
Bondurant, 50035
Enrollment
529 students
Listed on this county directory
Morris Elementary
Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Bondurant, 50035
Enrollment
621 students
Listed on this county directory
Heritage Elementary
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Grimes, 50111
Enrollment
586 students
Listed on this county directory
North Ridge Elementary
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Grimes, 50111
Enrollment
427 students
Listed on this county directory
South Prairie Elementary
Dallas Center-Grimes Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Grimes, 50111
Enrollment
452 students
Listed on this county directory
Brubaker Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
622 students
Listed on this county directory
Capitol View Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Des Moines, 50316
Enrollment
505 students
Listed on this county directory
Carver Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50316
Enrollment
423 students
Listed on this county directory
Cattell Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50316
Enrollment
322 students
Listed on this county directory
Cowles Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–8
Location
Des Moines, 50324
Enrollment
391 students
Listed on this county directory
Downtown School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50309
Enrollment
243 students
Listed on this county directory
Edmunds Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50314
Enrollment
268 students
Listed on this county directory
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50313
Enrollment
304 students
Listed on this county directory
Garton Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
455 students
Listed on this county directory
Greenwood Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50312
Enrollment
272 students
Listed on this county directory
Hanawalt Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50312
Enrollment
333 students
Listed on this county directory
Hillis Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50310
Enrollment
305 students
Listed on this county directory
Howe Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
297 students
Listed on this county directory
Hubbell Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50312
Enrollment
407 students
Listed on this county directory
Jackson Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
406 students
Listed on this county directory
Jefferson Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50321
Enrollment
338 students
Listed on this county directory
King Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50314
Enrollment
267 students
Listed on this county directory
Lovejoy Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
365 students
Listed on this county directory
Madison Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50316
Enrollment
243 students
Listed on this county directory
McKinley Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
285 students
Listed on this county directory
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50310
Enrollment
423 students
Listed on this county directory
Moore Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50310
Enrollment
296 students
Listed on this county directory
Morris Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
444 students
Listed on this county directory
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Des Moines, 50314
Enrollment
420 students
Listed on this county directory
Oak Park
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50313
Enrollment
313 students
Listed on this county directory
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
378 students
Listed on this county directory
Perkins Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50311
Enrollment
438 students
Listed on this county directory
Phillips Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
258 students
Listed on this county directory
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50327
Enrollment
213 students
Listed on this county directory
River Woods Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50320
Enrollment
496 students
Listed on this county directory
Samuelson Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50310
Enrollment
412 students
Listed on this county directory
South Union Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
442 students
Listed on this county directory
Stowe Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
313 students
Listed on this county directory
Studebaker Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
523 students
Listed on this county directory
Walnut Street School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Des Moines, 50309
Enrollment
269 students
Listed on this county directory
Willard Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
286 students
Listed on this county directory
Windsor Elementary
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50311
Enrollment
296 students
Listed on this county directory
Wright Elementary School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Des Moines, 50315
Enrollment
273 students
Listed on this county directory
Beaver Creek Elementary School
Johnston Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Johnston, 50131
Enrollment
571 students
Listed on this county directory
Henry A Wallace Elementary School
Johnston Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Johnston, 50131
Enrollment
876 students
Listed on this county directory
Horizon Elementary
Johnston Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Johnston, 50131
Enrollment
647 students
Listed on this county directory
Lawson Elementary School
Johnston Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Johnston, 50131
Enrollment
607 students
Listed on this county directory
Timber Ridge Elementary
Johnston Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Johnston, 50131
Enrollment
662 students
Listed on this county directory
Big Creek Elementary
North Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
3–5
Location
Polk City, 50226
Enrollment
354 students
Listed on this county directory
North Polk Central Elementary School
North Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Alleman, 50007
Enrollment
342 students
Listed on this county directory
North Polk West Elementary School
North Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–2
Location
Polk City, 50226
Enrollment
426 students
Listed on this county directory
Cornell Elementary School
Saydel Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Des Moines, 50313
Enrollment
527 students
Listed on this county directory
Altoona Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Altoona, 50009
Enrollment
419 students
Listed on this county directory
Centennial Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Altoona, 50009
Enrollment
420 students
Listed on this county directory
Clay Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Altoona, 50009
Enrollment
657 students
Listed on this county directory
Delaware Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
398 students
Listed on this county directory
Four Mile Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Pleasant Hill, 50327
Enrollment
483 students
Listed on this county directory
Mitchellville Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Mitchellville, 50169
Enrollment
242 students
Listed on this county directory
Runnells Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Runnells, 50237
Enrollment
269 students
Listed on this county directory
Willowbrook Elementary
Southeast Polk Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Altoona, 50009
Enrollment
533 students
Listed on this county directory
Karen Acres Elementary School
Urbandale Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Urbandale, 50322
Enrollment
296 students
Listed on this county directory
Olmsted Elementary School
Urbandale Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Urbandale, 50322
Enrollment
662 students
Listed on this county directory
Rolling Green Elementary School
Urbandale Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Urbandale, 50322
Enrollment
272 students
Listed on this county directory
Valerius Elementary School
Urbandale Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Urbandale, 50322
Enrollment
277 students
Listed on this county directory
Webster Elementary School
Urbandale Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Urbandale, 50323
Enrollment
510 students
Listed on this county directory
Clive Learning Academy
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Des Moines, 50324
Enrollment
528 students
Listed on this county directory
Crestview School of Inquiry
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
Clive, 50325
Enrollment
574 students
Listed on this county directory
Crossroads Park Elementary School
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
KG–6
Location
West Des Moines, 50266
Enrollment
521 students
Listed on this county directory
Fairmeadows Elementary School
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
West Des Moines, 50265
Enrollment
569 students
Listed on this county directory
Hillside Elementary School
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
West Des Moines, 50265
Enrollment
559 students
Listed on this county directory
Jordan Creek Elementary School
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
West Des Moines, 50265
Enrollment
647 students
Listed on this county directory
Western Hills Elementary School
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
West Des Moines, 50265
Enrollment
579 students
Listed on this county directory
Westridge Elementary
West Des Moines Comm School District
Record
Grades
PK–6
Location
West Des Moines, 50266
Enrollment
748 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Parkview Middle School
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–7
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
867 students
Listed on this county directory
Prairie Ridge Middle School
Ankeny Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–7
Location
Ankeny, 50023
Enrollment
1,025 students
Bondurant - Farrar Intermediate School
Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District
Record
Grades
5–6
Location
Bondurant, 50035
Enrollment
380 students
Listed on this county directory
Bondurant-Farrar Junior High
Bondurant-Farrar Comm School District
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Bondurant, 50035
Enrollment
440 students
Listed on this county directory
Brody Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50321
Enrollment
603 students
Listed on this county directory
Callanan Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50312
Enrollment
507 students
Listed on this county directory
Goodrell Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
523 students
Listed on this county directory
Harding Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50313
Enrollment
655 students
Listed on this county directory
Hiatt Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50316
Enrollment
529 students
Listed on this county directory
Hoyt Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50317
Enrollment
486 students
Listed on this county directory
McCombs Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50320
Enrollment
654 students
Listed on this county directory
Meredith Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50310
Enrollment
664 students
Listed on this county directory
Merrill Middle School
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Des Moines, 50312
Enrollment
634 students
Listed on this county directory

Polk County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Polk County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Iowa. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Polk County public school directory?

The directory lists 132 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Polk County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Polk County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Polk County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 16 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Polk County?

Start with the 9 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Polk County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.