At a glance
Reported students
441
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Iowa elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 663 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
372
Jefferson Elementary School: 441 reported students.
State peer staffing position
26th percentile
12:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 442
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.94
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Muscatine. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Muscatine Comm School District. NCES reports 441 students for 2024–25.
Among 663 elementary schools in Iowa with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 322 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Iowa median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (36.3%). English learners represent 8.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Jefferson Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 68%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.3%
- Hispanic36.3%
- Black8.4%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Muscatine Comm School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
McKinley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
394 reported students
Madison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
372 reported students
Grant Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
300 reported students
Franklin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
295 reported students
Mulberry Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
293 reported students
Susan Clark Junior High
Middle · Grades 07–08
544 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 300 | 0.9 mi |
| McKinley Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 394 | 1.2 mi |
| Madison Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 372 | 1.3 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 295 | 1.3 mi |
| Mulberry Elementary School Elementary · Muscatine Comm School District | KG–06 | 293 | 1.8 mi |
| Illinois City Elem School Elementary · Rockridge CUSD 300 | KG–02 | 108 | 7.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Muscatine Comm School District.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School reported 441 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 663 Iowa elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 442 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12:1, based on 441 students and 36.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Iowa median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muscatine Comm School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
68% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Muscatine Comm School District, based in Muscatine, IA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Grant Elementary School (0.9 mi), McKinley Elementary School (1.2 mi), Madison Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.