Enrollment
29
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+96% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Perry #1 Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Perry #1 Elementary School
Perry #1 Elementary School is a small elementary school in Independence, Iowa, enrolling 29 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29:1 is larger than about 98% of Iowa schools and 96% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Iowa schools, with 29 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.4% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Independence's elementary schools, it stands alongside West Elementary School (360 students): Perry #1 Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29:1 vs 10.6:1).
Jesup Comm School District also operates Jesup Elementary School (412 students) and Jesup High School (269 students) alongside Perry #1 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 Perry #1 Elementary School compares
Perry #1 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Jesup Comm School District, which includes Perry #1 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 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
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
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 (~29 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Perry #1 Elementary School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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