Jessie Franklin Taylor

Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Des Moines, IA Grades PK–PK City: Midsize Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ D (56.2)
  • 195 Students
  • 11.4 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–PK Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (515)242-8424 Phone
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Jessie Franklin Taylor
Des Moines, IA 50314
Prekindergarten No virtual instruction Grades PK–PK SchoolScore™ D (56.2)
195
Students
11.4
Teachers
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
(515)242-8424
Phone

Jessie Franklin Taylor is a public school administered by the Des Moines Independent Comm School District district in Des Moines, IOWA, providing education at the Prekindergarten level for students in grades PK–PK.

Key statistics: 195 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Prekindergarten School Average
Enrollment
195.0
State avg: 125.0
▲ 56% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.11:1
State avg: 19:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
88.2%
State avg: 34.3%
▲ 157% worse
School Details
School Name
Jessie Franklin Taylor
NCESSCH ID
190897002218
State School ID
IA-771737 000-771737 618
School Type
Regular School
Level
Prekindergarten
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1801 16th Street
City
Des Moines
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50314
County
Polk County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
1903
State Leg. Upper
19017
State Leg. Lower
19034
Latitude
41.61123
Longitude
-93.63842
Grades Offered
Pre-K
👥
195
Total Students
👩‍🏫
11.4
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
11.4
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)11.4
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 172 88.2%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Des Moines Independent Comm School District
LEAID
1908970
State LEA ID
IA-771737 000
Phone
(515)242-7911
Website
http://www.dmschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Des Moines
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$583,742K
Federal Revenue
$91,117K
State Revenue
$316,463K
Local Revenue
$176,162K
Total Expenditure
$562,554K
Instruction Exp.
$254,656K
Support Services
$196,404K
Other Current Exp.
$18,801K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Jessie Franklin Taylor

1
King Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.5 mi
2
Moulton Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
North High School
Des Moines · High
0.9 mi
4
Monroe Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.1 mi
5
Edmunds Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.1 mi
6
Findley Elementary School
Des Moines · Elementary
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jessie Franklin Taylor, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Jessie Franklin Taylor?
195 students are enrolled at Jessie Franklin Taylor, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Jessie Franklin Taylor have?
Jessie Franklin Taylor has 11.4 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Jessie Franklin Taylor serve?
Jessie Franklin Taylor serves grades PK through PK.
Is Jessie Franklin Taylor a charter school?
Jessie Franklin Taylor is not a charter school.
What metro area is Jessie Franklin Taylor located in?
Jessie Franklin Taylor is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Jessie Franklin Taylor belong to?
Jessie Franklin Taylor is part of the Des Moines Independent Comm School District school district.
How much does Des Moines Independent Comm School District spend per student?
The Des Moines Independent Comm School District district spends approximately $2,884,892,308 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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