Blakesburg Elementary

Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD
407 S Wilson
Blakesburg, IA 52536
119 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Blakesburg Elementary, located at 407 S. Wilson in Blakesburg, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within its rural community. As a small-town school, it typically emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where students receive individualized attention from staff, fostering a supportive atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and academic life. The school functions as a central hub for local families, often prioritizing character development alongside core curriculum standards to ensure students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education.

Because it operates within the Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont Community School District, the elementary school benefits from being part of a larger administrative network while maintaining the distinct charm and intimacy of a small-town campus. The facility is dedicated to providing a safe, engaging, and collaborative space where young learners can build their academic foundations in reading, mathematics, and social sciences, all while benefiting from the community-focused values that define Blakesburg.
119
Total Students
12.4
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    112 (94.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (3.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Eddyville-Blakesburg- Fremont CSD
Phone: (641)938-2203
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 119
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 12.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 7

* 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 12
Kindergarten 15
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 8
Grade 3 14
Grade 4 15
Grade 5 12
Grade 6 27
Gender Ratio
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