Jesup Elementary School

www.jesup.k12.ia.us/elementary/elementary.htm

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jesup Elementary School, located at 531 Prospect in Jesup, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Jesup Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the institution aims to prepare children for future educational success while instilling a strong sense of community pride and character.

As part of a smaller school district, Jesup Elementary emphasizes a collaborative culture where teachers, staff, and families work closely together to meet the diverse needs of their students. The school utilizes its resources to provide foundational instruction in core subjects, supported by extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to encourage curiosity and lifelong learning. Through its commitment to excellence and student-centered education, Jesup Elementary remains a central hub for childhood development in the Jesup area.

412

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

25.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jesup Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	395
Hispanic	6
Black	9
Two or More	2

White
395 (95.9%)
Black
9 (2.2%)
Hispanic
6 (1.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)

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:	Jesup Comm School District
Phone:	(319)827-1700
Website:	http://www.jesup.k12.ia.us/elementary/elementary.htm
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 96

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 58