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Triumph Elementary School
Elementary School · Jesup Comm School District · Jesup, IA
A Jesup Comm School District elementary school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 287 531 Prospect, Jesup, IA 50648
- Math 50% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 39:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Triumph Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 90%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Triumph 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 25Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 1.6 mi | 22 | 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 | 3.0 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Perry #1 Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 27 | 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
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- 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
Triumph Elementary School is listed in Jesup Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Triumph Elementary School
Triumph Elementary School is a public elementary school in Jesup, IA, part of Jesup Comm School District, serving approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 39:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,268 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Triumph Elementary School
What grades does Triumph Elementary School serve?
Triumph Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Triumph Elementary School?
Triumph Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Triumph Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Triumph Elementary School is 39:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Triumph Elementary School rank in IA?
Triumph Elementary School ranks #1,268 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Triumph Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Triumph Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Triumph Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Triumph Elementary School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Triumph Elementary School a charter school?
No, Triumph Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Triumph Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Triumph Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Triumph Elementary School?
7.7% of students at Triumph 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
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 39:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- 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.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 50648; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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