Twin Cedars Elementary School

Twin Cedars Comm School District
2204 Highway G71
Bussey, IA 50044
170 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Twin Cedars Elementary School, located at 2204 Highway G71 in Bussey, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for the Twin Cedars Community School District. As a small, rural school, it focuses on providing a tight-knit learning environment where students receive personalized attention. The school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development, emphasizing foundational skills in a supportive community setting that aims to prepare students for their future educational journeys within the district.

Beyond its academic programming, Twin Cedars Elementary plays an integral role in the social and community life of Bussey. Because of its rural location, the school often acts as a center for community engagement, promoting a strong partnership between educators, families, and local residents. By maintaining a focus on student well-being and local identity, the school strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that helps young students build confidence and strong connections to their community.
170
Total Students
11.9
Full-Time Teachers
14.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
34.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    158 (92.9%)
  • Two or More
    6 (3.5%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Twin Cedars Comm School District
Phone: (641)944-5245
Website: http://www.twincedars.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 43
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 29
Kindergarten 23
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 24
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 24
Grade 6 19
Gender Ratio