Alexander Elementary

www.iowacityschools.org/AlexanderES

436 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Alexander Elementary, located at 3571 Sycamore Street in Iowa City, is a well-regarded public school serving students in the Iowa City Community School District. Situated in a residential area on the southeast side of the city, the school is known for fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for their transition to middle school.

The school is highly valued for its strong sense of community and active parent engagement. Beyond core academics, Alexander Elementary typically offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to support the "whole child." With a commitment to equity and academic excellence, the school works to provide a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive, making it a cornerstone of the local neighborhood and the broader Iowa City educational landscape.

436

Total Students

38.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	139
Black	170
Asian	6
Two or More	22
Pacific Islander	1

Black
170 (39.0%)
Hispanic
139 (31.9%)
White
98 (22.5%)
Two or More
22 (5.0%)
Asian
6 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Iowa City Comm School District
Phone:	(319)688-1095
Website:	http://www.iowacityschools.org/AlexanderES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	436
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 45

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 68

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alexander Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	60
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	57
Grade 5	68

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alexander Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	227	52.1%
Male	209	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)