Turkey Valley Elementary School

Turkey Valley Comm School District
3219 St Hwy 24
Jackson Junction, IA 52171
192 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Turkey Valley Elementary School, located in the small rural community of Jackson Junction, Iowa, serves as a central hub for the Turkey Valley Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years. The campus emphasizes a "small-school" atmosphere, which allows for personalized attention, close-knit relationships between staff and students, and a strong sense of community involvement characteristic of rural Iowa education.

Beyond core academic instruction, Turkey Valley Elementary places a high value on character development and student well-being. The school integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences into its curriculum to prepare students for future success while maintaining the values of their local heritage. By working in partnership with families and the surrounding Jackson Junction community, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and collaborative environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential.
192
Total Students
15.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    184 (95.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.0 %)
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: Turkey Valley Comm School District
Phone: (563)776-6011
Website: http://www.turkey-v.k12.ia.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 192
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 38
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 19

* 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 36
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 18
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 23
Grade 4 23
Grade 5 25
Grade 6 20
Gender Ratio