- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Des Moines, IA
Jessie Franklin Taylor
Federal NCES profile for Jessie Franklin Taylor, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 190897002218
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jessie Franklin Taylor earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #12 of 14
- schools in Des Moines · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jessie Franklin Taylor has class sizes larger than 92% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Franklin Taylor ranks #12 of 14 schools in Des Moines, IA.
School address
District: Des Moines Independent Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190897002218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Jessie Franklin Taylor shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 190897002218 · Des Moines, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
195 enr · 19.5:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln High School (2,364 students)
Jessie Franklin Taylor shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE added 10.5 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Jessie Franklin Taylor in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
2,364 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
2,051 students
- East High Scho
East High School
1,952 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,428 students
- Hoover High Sc 898
Hoover High School
898 students
- This school 195
Jessie Franklin Taylor
195 students
What this shows Jessie Franklin Taylor reports 195 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jessie Franklin Taylor compares
Jessie Franklin Taylor is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 32% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 132% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Iowa - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$15,286
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 39.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.2%
White 19.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 39.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, Jessie Franklin Taylor is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
District finance for Des Moines Independent Comm School District reports $15,286 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jessie Franklin Taylor Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jessie Franklin Taylor's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,051
- Students per teacher
- 31.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools in Des Moines
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Cornell Elementary School
Standard public school
555 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Clive Learning Academy
Standard public school
551 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Capitol View Elementary School
Standard public school
533 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Moulton Elementary School
Standard public school
465 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Delaware Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Cowles Elementary School
Standard public school
392 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jessie Franklin Taylor
How many students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor?
Jessie Franklin Taylor has 195 students enrolled. It is a public school in Des Moines, IA. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Franklin Taylor?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Franklin Taylor is 19.5:1, which is 32% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jessie Franklin Taylor?
84.4% of students at Jessie Franklin Taylor are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jessie Franklin Taylor?
The largest demographic group at Jessie Franklin Taylor is African American at 39.0% of enrollment, in Des Moines, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jessie Franklin Taylor?
Jessie Franklin Taylor has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Jessie Franklin Taylor rank among schools in Des Moines?
By Resource Investment Index, Jessie Franklin Taylor ranks #12 of 14 schools in Des Moines, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Des Moines on the city page.
What other schools are in Des Moines Independent Comm School District?
Besides Jessie Franklin Taylor, Des Moines Independent Comm School District also operates Lincoln High School (2,364 students), Roosevelt High School (2,051 students), and East High School (1,952 students). See the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district page for the complete list.