How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence Comm School District | Jesup Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, Iowa | Jesup, Iowa |
| Total Enrollment | 1,496 | 1,069 |
| Number of Schools | 4 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 15.4:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence Comm School District | Jesup Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,274 | $11,152 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| State Revenue | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Local Revenue | 37.9% | 42.6% |
Independence Comm School District
Federal State Local
Jesup Comm School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence Comm School District | Jesup Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92.0% | 98.2% |
| African American | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 0.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 28.2% | 16.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence Comm School District | Jesup Comm School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 2 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 345.7:1 | 212.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.6% | 13.3% |
School Types
Independence Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Jesup Comm School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.