Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jensen Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55-59%
68%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)35-39%
60%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
14%
7%
White
54%
71%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Jensen Elementary School?
354 students attend Jensen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Jensen Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jensen Elementary School?
Jensen Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jensen Elementary School offer ?
Jensen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jensen Elementary School part of?
Jensen Elementary School is part of Urbandale Community School District.
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