Total enrollment
188
-26 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Essex
Iowa · Public K-12
Across the city, Essex hosts 2 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 188 Iowa students (about 94 per campus).
7-year change in Essex
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 93%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 101 |
| Essex Junior-Senior High School | High | 06-12 | 87 |
About Essex
Essex, Iowa is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 188 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.
On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in Essex average about 94 students each, 75% meaningfully below the Iowa norm.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 188 students, contracted 12% from the 214 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment fell from 93% to 89%.
On allk12, the community for Essex discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.