Jessie Franklin Taylor serves 167 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 26% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jessie Franklin Taylor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Jessie Franklin Taylor's student population of 167 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jessie Franklin Taylor is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
3%
Hispanic
27%
12%
Black
34%
7%
White
16%
74%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor?
167 students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Jessie Franklin Taylor students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie Franklin Taylor?
Jessie Franklin Taylor has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jessie Franklin Taylor offer ?
Jessie Franklin Taylor offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jessie Franklin Taylor part of?
Jessie Franklin Taylor is part of Des Moines Independent Community School District.
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