Overview
Perry #1 Elementary School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Independence, Iowa. The school enrolls 27 students. It is part of the Jesup Comm School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Iowa state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
11% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 42% state average)
Intimate school community
27 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
27:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictJesup Comm School District
County19019
CityIndependence
ZIP50644
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID191533002057
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment27
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %11%
State Avg42%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)