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Jessie Franklin Taylor
School · Des Moines Independent Comm School District · Des Moines, IA
A Des Moines Independent Comm School District school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
1801 16th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 60 schools in Des Moines.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jessie Franklin Taylor sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,846/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Des Moines), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,511
Median home value
$146,700
Median rent
$977/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
36.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50314; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Carver ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Walnut Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Holy TrinityPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 2.0 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #49 of 59
- District spending per student
- $15,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jessie Franklin Taylor is listed in Des Moines Independent Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jessie Franklin Taylor
Jessie Franklin Taylor is a public school in Des Moines, IA, part of Des Moines Independent Comm School District, serving approximately 194 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,226 of 1,280 schools in IA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jessie Franklin Taylor
What grades does Jessie Franklin Taylor serve?
Jessie Franklin Taylor serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor?
Jessie Franklin Taylor has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jessie Franklin Taylor?
The student-teacher ratio at Jessie Franklin Taylor is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jessie Franklin Taylor rank in IA?
Jessie Franklin Taylor ranks #1,226 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Jessie Franklin Taylor's MySchoolScout rating?
Jessie Franklin Taylor has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Jessie Franklin Taylor a charter school?
No, Jessie Franklin Taylor is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jessie Franklin Taylor a Title I school?
No, Jessie Franklin Taylor is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jessie Franklin Taylor?
82.5% of students at Jessie Franklin Taylor qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Polk County
- Phone
- (515) 242-8424
- Area population (ZIP 50314)
- 10,203
- Area median age
- 31.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50314; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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