John Glenn Elementary School

www.north-scott.k12.ia.us

179 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

John Glenn Elementary School is a public school located in the small, rural community of Donahue, Iowa. As part of the North Scott Community School District, the school serves students in the primary grade levels, providing a focused and community-oriented educational environment. Its location on North Main Street reflects its role as a central hub for families in the Donahue area, emphasizing a localized approach to early childhood and elementary education within the broader district framework.

The school operates under the mission of the North Scott Community School District, which prioritizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By maintaining a smaller campus atmosphere, John Glenn Elementary is able to foster close relationships between staff, students, and parents. For more detailed information regarding their current curriculum, extracurricular programs, or administrative policies, families are encouraged to visit the district’s official website at http://www.north-scott.k12.ia.us.

179

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Glenn Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	162
Hispanic	13
Two or More	4

White
162 (90.5%)
Hispanic
13 (7.3%)
Two or More
4 (2.2%)

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:	North Scott Comm School District
Phone:	(563)282-9627
Website:	http://www.north-scott.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 23

Grade 4 25

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 25