- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Independence, IA
Perry #1 Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perry #1 Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191533002057
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry #1 Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 29
- students enrolled
Perry #1 Elementary School has class sizes larger than 98% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry #1 Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Independence, IA.
School address
District: Jesup Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191533002057 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Perry #1 Elementary School shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-27.0%).
Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 191533002057 · Independence, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
29 enr · 29:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Jesup Elementary School (412 students)
Perry #1 Elementary School shrank from 37 students in 2022-23 to 27 in 2023-24 (-27.0%). Teacher FTE held 2.0 → 2.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Perry #1 Elementary 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
- Jesup Middle S
Jesup Middle School
249 students
- Triumph Elemen 42
Triumph Elementary School
42 students
- This school 29
Perry #1 Elementary School
29 students
- Prairie Grove 23
Prairie Grove Elementary School
23 students
What this shows Perry #1 Elementary School reports 29 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry #1 Elementary School compares
Perry #1 Elementary School 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 | 29:1 | ▲ 96% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 29 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
29
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
29:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 98% in Iowa - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
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
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Perry #1 Elementary 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 Perry #1 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jesup Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jesup Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Triumph Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Grove Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry #1 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
- 23
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Independence
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~29 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry #1 Elementary School
How many students attend Perry #1 Elementary School?
Perry #1 Elementary School has 29 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Independence, IA. CCD year-over-year: 37 (2022-23) → 27 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry #1 Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry #1 Elementary School is 29:1, which is 96% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry #1 Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perry #1 Elementary School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Independence, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry #1 Elementary School?
Perry #1 Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Perry #1 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry #1 Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Independence, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Independence on the city page.
What other schools are in Jesup Comm School District?
Besides Perry #1 Elementary School, Jesup Comm School District also operates Jesup Elementary School (412 students), Jesup High School (269 students), and Jesup Middle School (249 students). See the Jesup Comm School District district page for the complete list.