Enrollment
249
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Jesup, IA
Jesup Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jesup Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191533002051
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jesup Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. 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
- 16.6:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 15.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jesup Middle School has class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jesup Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jesup, IA.
School address
District: Jesup Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191533002051 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jesup Middle School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jesup Middle School
Jesup Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Jesup, Iowa, enrolling 249 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Iowa average.
With 249 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Among 240 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Iowa schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 126 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Jesup Comm School District also operates Jesup Elementary School (412 students) and Jesup High School (269 students) alongside Jesup Middle 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 Middle School compares
Jesup Middle 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 | 16.6:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.5% | ▼ 57% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
249
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 81% in Iowa - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 126 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 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 96.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%
Two or More 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Jesup Middle 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 Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesup Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jesup High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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 elementary 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 (~249 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jesup Middle School
How many students attend Jesup Middle School?
Jesup Middle School has 249 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Jesup, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jesup Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jesup Middle School is 16.6:1, which is 12% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jesup Middle School?
15.5% of students at Jesup Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jesup Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jesup Middle School is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Jesup, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jesup Middle School?
Jesup Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jesup Middle School rank among public schools in Jesup?
By Resource Investment Index, Jesup Middle 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 Middle School a good school?
Jesup Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Iowa schools. 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 Middle School, Jesup Comm School District also operates Jesup Elementary School (412 students), Jesup High School (269 students), and Triumph Elementary School (42 students). See the Jesup Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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