Jessie Franklin Taylor serves 194 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Jessie Franklin Taylor ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Jessie Franklin Taylor's student population of 194 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Motto
Come Here. Become Here.
The diversity score of Jessie Franklin Taylor is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
28%
13%
Black
37%
7%
White
19%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor?
194 students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Jessie Franklin Taylor students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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