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Prairie Grove Elementary School
Elementary School · Jesup Comm School District · Jesup, IA
A Jesup Comm School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
PO BOX 287 531 Prospect, Jesup, IA 50648
Academics
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We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
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2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 23 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Prairie Grove Elementary School 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average325/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,081
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50648; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Perry #1 Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 2.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Rural Elementary School #2Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Rural Elementary School #4Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 18 | 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.
Jesup Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- District spending per student
- $11,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Prairie Grove Elementary School is listed in Jesup Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Prairie Grove Elementary School
Prairie Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jesup, IA, part of Jesup Comm School District, serving approximately 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Prairie Grove Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Grove Elementary School serve?
Prairie Grove Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School?
Prairie Grove Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 22 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elementary School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Prairie Grove Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Prairie Grove Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Prairie Grove Elementary School a charter school?
No, Prairie Grove Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Prairie Grove Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Prairie Grove Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Prairie Grove Elementary School?
13.6% of students at Prairie Grove Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 22
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 13.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Buchanan County
- Phone
- (319) 827-1700
- Area population (ZIP 50648)
- 4,120
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- 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 50648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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