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Knoxville Community School District
The Knoxville Community School District provides educational programs designed to meet the needs and interests of all students. Home of the Panthers, the district focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation through strong classroom instruction, broad extracurricular opportunities, and a culture that emphasizes leadership and community pride. As Knoxville continues to grow and invest in its future, the school district remains a central part of the community’ s momentum.
2025 Certified Enrollment: 1,628( K-12)
88.7 % White; 4.1 % Hispanic; 4.2 % Multi-racial; 0.8 % Black; 0.6 % Hawaiian / Pacific Islander; 0.5 % Native American
Buildings Knoxville High School Nickname: Panthers, Enrollment: 463, Grade levels served: 9-12
Knoxville Middle School Enrollment: 322, Grade levels served: 6-8
2025 Certified Enrollment: 2,104( K-12)
86.4 % White; 5.3 % Hispanic; 4.0 % Multi-racial; 1.9 % Asian; 1.3 % Black; 1.1 % Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Buildings Pella High School Nickname: Dutch, Enrollment: 784, Grade levels served: 9-12
Pella Middle School Enrollment: 354, Grade levels served: 7-8
Jefferson Intermediate Enrollment: 495, Grade levels served: 4-6
Madison Elementary School Enrollment: 364, Grade levels served: K-3
Superintendent
Cassi Pearson 641-842-6551 cassi. pearson @ kcsd. k12. ia. us
Northstar Elementary School Enrollment: 338, Grade levels served: 3-5
West Elementary Enrollment: 453, Grade levels served: PK-2
School board
Monica Sullivan President
Dylan Mick Vice President
Larry Scott, Jyl DeJong, Brian Slykhuis
Lincoln Elementary School Enrollment: 271, Grade levels served: K-3
Viersen Early Learning Center Enrollment: 129, Grade levels served: PK
School board
Elisa Klahsen President
Travis Thompson Vice President
Joan Corbin, Paul Weesner, Jesse Peterson
Melcher-Dallas Community School District
The Melcher-Dallas Community School District serves students in a rural setting with a strong tradition of community support and school pride. Home of the Saints, the district provides a K-12 experience built around close relationships, extracurricular participation, and personalized attention for students. With campuses in the Melcher-Dallas area, the district continues to focus on student achievement and maintaining strong programs across academics, activities and athletics.
Superintendent
Scott Bridges 641-947-3731 bridgess @ melcher-dallas. k12. ia. us
Buildings Melcher-Dallas High School Nickname: Saints, Enrollment: 142, Grade levels served: 7-12
Melcher-Dallas Elementary Enrollment: 163, Grade levels served: PK-6
Non-Public Schools Pella Christian Schools Grade levels served: PK-12
Pleasantville Community School District
The Pleasantville Community School District serves families with a small-town approach to education and a strong sense of community connection. Home of the Trojans, the district offers a full range of academic and extracurricular opportunities while maintaining the kind of close relationships that come with smaller class cohorts and deep local involvement. With schools located in Pleasantville, the district continues to emphasize student support, community partnerships, and preparing graduates for college, careers, and service.
2025 Certified Enrollment: 685( K-12)
91.6 % White; 5.0 % Hispanic; 2.1 % Multi-racial; 0.9 % Black; 0.3 % Native American; 0.1 % Asian
Buildings Pleasantville High School Nickname: Trojans, Enrollment: 236, Grade levels served: 9-12
Pleasantville Middle School Enrollment: 119, Grade levels served: 7-8
2025 Certified Enrollment: 291( K-12)
96.1 % White; 2.0 % Black; 1.3 % Multi-racial; 0.7 % Hispanic
School board
Shane Ripperger President
Dean Lewin Vice President
Matt Bennett, Erin Metz, Allen Rogers
Pleasantville Elementary Enrollment: 438, Grade levels served: PK-6
Superintendent
Tony Aylsworth 515-848-0555 taylsworth @ pvillecsd. org
School board
Carol Beier, President Mark Core, Vice President
Ammie McGraw, Ron Danks, Shane Sorenson