JESUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jesup Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jesup Comm School District school district, located in Jesup, IA with about 414 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 24 teachers, Jesup Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact Jesup Elementary School at (319) 827-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
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JESUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jesup, IA with about 414 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
414
Teachers:
24.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 414 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JESUP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
97.3%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.7%

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.