At a glance
Reported students
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
1.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
1st percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
145.5
Prairie Grove Elementary School: 23 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
11.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 24
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12:1
What the reported data says about Prairie Grove Elementary School
Prairie Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Hazelton. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Jesup Comm School District. NCES reports 23 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 1st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, below the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (100%) and Hispanic or Latino (0%). English learners represent 62.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Prairie Grove Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 1.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 62.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 13%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White100%
- Hispanic0%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Jesup Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Perry #1 Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
29 reported students
Triumph Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
42 reported students
Jesup Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
412 reported students
Jesup Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
249 reported students
Jesup High School
High · Grades 09–12
269 reported students
Public schools near Prairie Grove Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triumph Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District | KG–08 | 42 | 1.6 mi |
| Perry #1 Elementary School Elementary · Jesup Comm School District | KG–08 | 29 | 2.3 mi |
| Rural Elementary School #2 Elementary · Wapsie Valley Comm School District | KG–08 | 24 | 3 mi |
| Rural Elementary School #4 Elementary · Wapsie Valley Comm School District | KG–08 | 17 | 3.9 mi |
| Rural Elementary School #1 Elementary · Wapsie Valley Comm School District | KG–08 | 29 | 4 mi |
| Fairbank Elementary School Elementary · Wapsie Valley Comm School District | PK–06 | 187 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Prairie Grove Elementary School
What grades does Prairie Grove Elementary School serve?
Prairie Grove Elementary School reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Jesup Comm School District.
How many students attend Prairie Grove Elementary School?
Prairie Grove Elementary School reported 23 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 1st percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 24 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Prairie Grove Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 23 students and 1.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Prairie Grove Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Prairie Grove Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jesup Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Prairie Grove Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
13% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Prairie Grove Elementary School in?
Prairie Grove Elementary School is part of Jesup Comm School District, based in Jesup, IA, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Prairie Grove Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Triumph Elementary School (1.6 mi), Perry #1 Elementary School (2.3 mi), Rural Elementary School #2 (3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.