Perry #1 Elementary School

1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Independence, IA 50644

37 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Perry #1 Elementary School, located at 1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd in Independence, Iowa, is a unique educational institution that serves the local Amish community. As a part of the educational landscape in Buchanan County, this school operates as a traditional, one-room schoolhouse designed to meet the specific cultural and academic needs of the Amish families in the surrounding area. The curriculum typically focuses on foundational skills—reading, writing, and arithmetic—taught within a framework that emphasizes practical life skills, community values, and religious instruction consistent with the Amish way of life.

Because it serves a rural, specialized demographic, Perry #1 differs significantly from the standard public school system. It functions as a private, community-run establishment where the classroom environment prioritizes moral development, vocational readiness, and maintaining the traditions of the local settlement. For families in the Independence area, this school represents an essential hub for early childhood and primary education that balances essential academic requirements with the preservation of their heritage and lifestyle.

Total Students

2.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry #1 Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	37

White
37 (100.0 %)

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
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	37
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	2.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 5

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 6

Grade 3 5

Grade 4 6

Grade 5 2

Grade 6 2

Grade 7 4

Grade 8 3