Enrollment
42
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fairbank, IA
Triumph Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Triumph Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191533002017
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Triumph Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Iowa.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Fairbank · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 42:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 42
- students enrolled
Triumph Elementary School has class sizes larger than 99% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Triumph Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fairbank, IA.
School address
District: Jesup Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191533002017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+184% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Triumph Elementary School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Triumph Elementary School
Triumph Elementary School is a small elementary school in Fairbank, Iowa, enrolling 42 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42:1 is larger than about 99% of Iowa schools and 184% above the 14.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Iowa schools, with 42 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 1,322 Iowa schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Among Fairbank's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rural Elementary School #1 (29 students): Triumph Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (42:1 vs 29:1).
Jesup Comm School District also operates Jesup Elementary School (412 students) and Jesup High School (269 students) alongside Triumph 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 Triumph Elementary School compares
Triumph 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 | 42:1 | ▲ 184% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
42:1
students per teacher
- 184% above state mean
Top 99% in Iowa - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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, Triumph 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 Triumph 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 Triumph 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 |
| Perry #1 Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prairie Grove Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Triumph 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
- 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 in Fairbank
3 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 (~42 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~42:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Triumph Elementary School
How many students attend Triumph Elementary School?
Triumph Elementary School has 42 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fairbank, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triumph Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triumph Elementary School is 42:1, which is 184% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 168% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Triumph Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Triumph Elementary School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Fairbank, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Triumph Elementary School?
Triumph Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Triumph Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Fairbank?
By Resource Investment Index, Triumph Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Fairbank, 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 Fairbank on the city page.
Is Triumph Elementary School a good school?
Triumph Elementary School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% 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 Triumph 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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