Jessie Franklin Taylor serves 205 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- 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
School Overview
Jessie Franklin Taylor's student population of 205 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jessie Franklin Taylor is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
21%
13%
Black
41%
7%
White
19%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor?
205 students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Jessie Franklin Taylor students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jessie Franklin Taylor?
Jessie Franklin Taylor has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than 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 Comm School District.
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