Serving 138 students in grades 1-2, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24%
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 138 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 11/17/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
138 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Iola School District.
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