Enrollment
412
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jesup, IA
Jesup Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jesup Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191533000923
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesup Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jesup · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesup Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesup Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jesup, IA.
School address
District: Jesup Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191533000923 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.1%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesup Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jesup Elementary School
Jesup Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jesup, Iowa, enrolling 412 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 412 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 382 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #238.
Its student body is predominantly White (96% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 8/100).
13.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Jesup Comm School District also operates Jesup High School (269 students) and Jesup Middle School (249 students) alongside Jesup Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jesup Elementary School compares
Jesup Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.1% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Iowa - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 95.9%
African American 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: White at 95.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 8.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 8.0, Jesup Elementary School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jesup Comm School District, which includes Jesup Elementary School.
$10,616
Per student
-17%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 50.5%
Federal 6.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jesup Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesup High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Triumph Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry #1 Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Grove Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jesup Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 29
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~412 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Jesup Elementary School
How many students attend Jesup Elementary School?
Jesup Elementary School has 412 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jesup, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesup Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesup Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jesup Elementary School?
22.1% of students at Jesup Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesup Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jesup Elementary School is White at 95.9% of enrollment, in Jesup, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesup Elementary School?
Jesup Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jesup Elementary School rank among public schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesup Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jesup, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jesup on the city page.
Is Jesup Elementary School a good school?
Jesup Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Jesup Comm School District?
Besides Jesup Elementary School, Jesup Comm School District also operates Jesup High School (269 students), Jesup Middle School (249 students), and Triumph Elementary School (42 students). See the Jesup Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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