Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool serves 51 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 was lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
51 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
9%
7%
White
79%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool?
51 students attend Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool?
Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool offer ?
Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool part of?
Jones Hand-in-hand Preschool is part of Dubuque Community School District.
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