Total enrollment
188
-2 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
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 school).
4-year change in Essex
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
854
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
188
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| 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, remained close to its prior level from the 190 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Essex discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.