- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Jesup Middle School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 191533002051 · Jesup, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
249 enr · 16.6:1 · 15.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Jesup Elementary School (412 students)
Jesup Middle School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.8 → 14.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Jesup Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jesup Elementa
Jesup Elementary School
412 students
- Jesup High Sch
Jesup High School
269 students
- This school
Jesup Middle School
249 students
- Triumph Elemen 42
Triumph Elementary School
42 students
- Perry #1 Eleme 29
Perry #1 Elementary School
29 students
- Prairie Grove 23
Prairie Grove Elementary School
23 students
What this shows Jesup Middle School reports 249 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jesup Middle School compares
Jesup Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,152
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
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.
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
District finance for Jesup Comm School District reports $11,152 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~249 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 252 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.