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2 schools in Essex Comm School District

Iowa · 188 students · 1 city

Essex Comm School District hosts 2 public K-12 schools inside Iowa, collectively enrolling about 188 students (around 94 per school).

4-year change in Essex Comm School District

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
188
-2 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Inside Essex Comm School District

Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 214 to 188 students (down 12%) and from 20 to 17 full-time teachers (down 15%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Essex Elementary SchoolEssexElementaryPK-05101
Essex Junior-Senior High SchoolEssexHigh06-1287

About Essex Comm School District

As a sparse district in Iowa, Essex Comm School District instructs 188 students across 2 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Essex Comm School District spans 1 elementary and 1 high school.

Per-school enrollment averages around 94 in this district, lower than the Iowa typical of 376.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 188 students, held roughly steady from the 190 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Essex Comm School District discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Essex Comm School District run?
Essex Comm School District has 2 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 188 students in Iowa.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Essex Comm School District?
Essex Comm School District includes 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Essex Comm School District?
Essex Elementary School is the largest public school in Essex Comm School District by enrollment, with approximately 101 students.
What grade levels does Essex Comm School District serve?
Essex Comm School District serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 2 schools.