Alexander Elementary

www.iowacityschools.org/AlexanderES

345 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

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.

345

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alexander Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	56
Black	163
Asian	10
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	3

Black
163 (47.2 %)
White
81 (23.5 %)
Hispanic
56 (16.2 %)
Two or More
32 (9.3 %)
Asian
10 (2.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)

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 - 6th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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 31

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 32

Grade 6 38

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alexander Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	31
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	62
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	32
Grade 6	38

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alexander Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	48.7%
Male	177	51.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)