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Best Elementary Schools in Jesup, IA

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At a glance

School

412

Students

5-star school

Top rankedJesup Elementary School48^th of 576 Iowa elementary schools

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Biggest riser

Jesup Elementary School up 162 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The city of Jesup, Iowa is home to one exceptional elementary school, Jesup Elementary School, which serves students in grades PK-4 and is part of the Jesup Community School District. This standout institution consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jesup Elementary School's academic performance is truly impressive, with students significantly outpacing their peers across the district and state on 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 21.6% is also lower than the state average, indicating strong student engagement. Additionally, Jesup Elementary benefits from higher per-student spending of $12,637 and a favorable student-teacher ratio of 17.5, which likely contribute to the school's exceptional outcomes.

Despite serving a diverse student population, with over a quarter of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Jesup Elementary continues to excel. This suggests the school is effectively meeting the needs of students from various socioeconomic backgrounds and providing an exceptional educational experience for all. Overall, Jesup Elementary School stands out as a model of academic excellence and a valuable resource for the Jesup community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)		ISASP Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jesup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	531 Prospect	Jesup	50648	Buchanan County	Jesup Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 827-1700	412	26	16.0	25.7%	395 (95.9%)	9 (2.2%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	82.9	48^th of 576 public elementary schools	91.7%		63.9	210^th of 557 public elementary schools	62.3%	162	87.9	84.5	92.4	84.5	$12,637	$311	$12,326

Cities Near Jesup

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Independence	6.89 mi	5	327^th
Fairbank	8.51 mi	6
Hazleton	8.68 mi	1
Dunkerton	8.99 mi	2	184^th
Evansdale	10.84 mi	2	361^st

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.