Greene County Elementary School

401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Greene County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Greene County Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Greene County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene County Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#918 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Greene County Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Greene County Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
71%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Greene County Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Greene County Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Greene County Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greene County Elementary School's ranking?
Greene County Elementary School is ranked #918 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Greene County Elementary School?
523 students attend Greene County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Greene County Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greene County Elementary School?
Greene County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greene County Elementary School offer ?
Greene County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greene County Elementary School part of?
Greene County Elementary School is part of Greene County Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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