Jefferson Elementary School serves 36 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
36 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
3%
13%
Black
3%
7%
White
91%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
36 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Spencer Community School District.
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