Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clinton, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 343. The school is part of the Clinton Community School District, which is ranked 225 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby schools like Eagle Heights Elementary, Whittier Elementary, and Bluff Elementary, Jefferson Elementary has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and students of two or more races. Academically, Jefferson Elementary's performance on the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) is generally lower than the district and state averages across various grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.27% to 80.37% over the past three school years.

Despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, Jefferson Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 183 out of 616 Iowa elementary schools in 2014-2015 to 483 out of 557 in 2023-2024. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also decreased from 4 stars out of 5 in 2014-2015 to 1 star out of 5 in the current school year. These findings suggest that the school faces significant challenges, but also present opportunities for the Clinton Community School District to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of the school and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

720 4th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732

(563) 243-0479

District: Clinton Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
483^rd of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,869

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Clinton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 343

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.2%

Hispanic:

21.3%

African American:

13.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 79%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 86.7% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Clinton Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Clinton Community School District. Student population at Jefferson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.2%), Hispanic (21.3%), African American (13.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 79% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Clinton Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 10.2, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Clinton Community School District! (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Elementary School employs 33.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $15,869, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Clinton Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clinton Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Clinton Community School District 225^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	66.04	202^nd	626	67.7%
2013	49.54	380^th	624	39.1%
2014	61.18	264^th	603	56.2%
2015	69.92	183^rd	616	70.3%
2016	68.17	198^th	599	66.9%
2017	57.33	293^rd	574	49.0%
2018	51.56	325^th	567	42.7%
2019	27.27	485^th	603	19.6%
2021	23.96	465^th	567	18.0%
2022	34.99	420^th	574	26.8%
2023	25.53	460^th	565	18.6%
2024	16.49	483^rd	557	13.3%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	421	40	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	470
1989	467	44	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1990	479	45	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
1991	451	52	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	512
1992	422	43	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	477
1993	428	39	6	11	4	n/a	n/a	0	488
1994	378	47	7	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	439
1995	352	70	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	434
1996	352	70	2	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	434
1997	337	54	0	5	6	n/a	n/a	0	402
1998	337	49	1	10	7	n/a	n/a	0	404
1999	365	49	1	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	427
2000	357	66	1	13	1	n/a	n/a	-31	407
2001	312	58	3	11	2	n/a	n/a	0	386
2002	285	66	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	370
2003	285	66	1	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	370
2004	273	72	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	0	363
2005	286	57	0	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	360
2006	284	70	0	22	4	n/a	n/a	0	380
2007	309	72	2	23	4	n/a	n/a	0	410
2008	298	64	1	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	405
2009	309	68	1	49	2	n/a	n/a	0	429
2010	269	58	1	60	1	0	16	0	405
2011	243	47	1	44	1	0	16	0	352
2012	237	34	3	58	1	1	22	0	356
2013	274	31	2	67	1	1	34	0	410
2014	265	38	2	61	1	0	42	0	409
2015	235	40	1	61	1	0	39	0	377
2016	224	50	0	64	0	0	39	0	377
2017	227	65	9	58	0	0	44	0	403
2018	229	66	10	60	1	0	55	0	421
2019	199	62	11	57	1	0	61	0	391
2020	201	60	7	53	1	0	55	0	377
2021	195	57	7	61	0	0	48	0	368
2022	210	43	6	69	0	0	49	0	377
2023	179	45	2	73	0	1	43	0	343

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	470	20.8	22.5	33.8
1989	519	20.8	24.9	30.8
1990	531	19.8	26.8	30.7
1991	512	19.8	25.8	30.3
1992	477	20.0	23.8	19.7
1993	488	18.0	27.1	38.7
1994	439	22.1	19.9	46.9
1995	434	19.8	21.9	49.5
1996	434	19.8	21.9	49.5
1997	402	19.8	20.3	48
1998	404	19.8	20.4	46
1999	427	26.8	15.9	62.1
2000	407	30.0	13.6	63
2001	386	30.5	12.7	62.4
2002	370	31.4	11.8	71.4
2003	370	31.4	11.8	71.4
2004	363	33.1	11.0	73
2005	360	36.4	9.9	77.8
2006	380	35.7	10.6	75.5
2007	410	36.4	11.3	72.2
2008	405	41.5	9.8	78.5
2009	429	42.9	10.0	80.7
2010	405	42.2	9.5	83.2
2011	352	38.0	9.2	79.8
2012	356	34.5	10.2	77.8
2013	410	37.5	10.9	77.6
2014	409	37.5	10.9	80.9
2015	377	36.0	10.4	78.5
2016	377	34.0	11.0	86.7
2017	403	37.0	10.8	85.9
2018	421	40.6	10.3	84.6
2019	391	38.2	10.2	86.4
2020	377	33.7	11.1	78
2021	368	33.1	11.1	75.3
2022	377	36.6	10.3	80.4
2023	343	33.4	10.2	79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	470	20.8	22.5	33.8
1989	519	20.8	24.9	30.8
1990	531	19.8	26.8	30.7
1991	512	19.8	25.8	30.3
1992	477	20.0	23.8	19.7
1993	488	18.0	27.1	38.7
1994	439	22.1	19.9	46.9
1995	434	19.8	21.9	49.5
1996	434	19.8	21.9	49.5
1997	402	19.8	20.3	48
1998	404	19.8	20.4	46
1999	427	26.8	15.9	62.1
2000	407	30.0	13.6	63
2001	386	30.5	12.7	62.4
2002	370	31.4	11.8	71.4
2003	370	31.4	11.8	71.4
2004	363	33.1	11.0	73
2005	360	36.4	9.9	77.8
2006	380	35.7	10.6	75.5
2007	410	36.4	11.3	72.2
2008	405	41.5	9.8	78.5
2009	429	42.9	10.0	80.7
2010	405	42.2	9.5	83.2
2011	352	38.0	9.2	79.8
2012	356	34.5	10.2	77.8
2013	410	37.5	10.9	77.6
2014	409	37.5	10.9	80.9
2015	377	36.0	10.4	78.5
2016	377	34.0	11.0	86.7
2017	403	37.0	10.8	85.9
2018	421	40.6	10.3	84.6
2019	391	38.2	10.2	86.4
2020	377	33.7	11.1	78
2021	368	33.1	11.1	75.3
2022	377	36.6	10.3	80.4
2023	343	33.4	10.2	79

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,282 (8.1%)	$14,588 (91.9%)	$15,869

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 485^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 460^th of 565 Elementary schools	1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	46.4	46.6	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)	63.3	70.9	7.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)	62.5	51.7	10.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)	74.1	78.7	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	60	71.4	11.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)	72.3	77	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)	64.3	65.3	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)	72.8	78.9	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	58.6	53.3	5.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Clinton Community School District)	67.9	62.3	5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)	64.8	65	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Clinton Community School District)	70.7	73.8	3.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	71.3	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	391	343	12.3%
African American	62	45	27.4%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	2	81.8%
Hispanic	57	73	28.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	199	179	10.1%
Two or More Races	61	43	29.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.4%	79%	7.4%

Schools Near Jefferson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	720 4th Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 243-0479	343	33	10.2	79.0%	179 (52.2%)	45 (13.1%)	73 (21.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (12.5%)	16.5	483^rd of 557 public elementary schools	13.3%		25.5	460^th of 565 public elementary schools	18.6%	23	25.0	56.9	53.8		47.7	55.4	63.5		50.0	$15,869	$1,282	$14,588
Whittier Elementary School	Public	K-5	1310 2nd Ave S	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 243-3230	354	29	12.3	40.7%	284 (80.2%)	25 (7.1%)	23 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	82.7	54^th of 557 public elementary schools	90.3%		83.1	54^th of 565 public elementary schools	90.4%		72.5	90.5	80.7		97.5	90.5	86.0		68.4	$12,691	$988	$11,704
Bluff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1421 S Bluff Blvd	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 242-1606	385	33	11.5	65.2%	223 (57.9%)	50 (13.0%)	45 (11.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (16.4%)	54.8	302^nd of 557 public elementary schools	45.8%		36.2	425^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.8%	123	68.2	77.4	69.8		65.9	83.0	79.1		48.8	$15,909	$1,821	$14,089
Eagle Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Main Ave	Clinton	52732	Clinton County	Clinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 243-4288	474	37	12.7	58.6%	383 (80.8%)	17 (3.6%)	28 (5.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.1%)	57.4	279^th of 557 public elementary schools	49.9%		66.3	193^rd of 565 public elementary schools	65.8%	86	66.7	80.0	76.9		76.4	70.8	83.1		47.7	$13,883	$802	$13,083
Camanche Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	508 11th Place	Camanche	52730	Clinton County	Camanche Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 259-3016	394	29	13.6	39.1%	348 (88.3%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.8%)	36.2	410^th of 557 public elementary schools	26.4%		26.2	458^th of 565 public elementary schools	18.9%	48	45.9	69.6			72.1	71.4				$11,440	$426	$11,013
Northeast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1450 370th Ave	Goose Lake	52750	Clinton County	Northeast Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 577-2249	398	30	13.3	31.7%	374 (94.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.0%)	69.8	163^rd of 557 public elementary schools	70.7%		64.7	206^th of 565 public elementary schools	63.5%	43	82.6	87.0	69.0		87.0	83.3	64.3		59.5	$12,149	$364	$11,786
Virgil Grissom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	500 Lost Grove Rd	Princeton	52768	Scott County	North Scott Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 285-3264	196	14	14.4	24.5%	179 (91.3%)	1 (0.5%)	12 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	82.8	51^st of 557 public elementary schools	90.8%		83.9	46^th of 565 public elementary schools	91.9%	5	82.4	81.5	87.5	82.6	100.0	88.9	87.5	91.3	68.8	$12,175	$73	$12,102
Easton Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	439 Wilson	Miles	52064	Jackson County	Easton Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 682-7131	288	23	12.7	39.2%	272 (94.4%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	56.9	282^nd of 557 public elementary schools	49.4%		39.2	403^rd of 565 public elementary schools	28.7%	121	33.3	78.1	62.5	87.5	66.7	87.5	90.6	84.4	62.5	$14,767	$948	$13,818
Ekstrand Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	1140 15th St	De Witt	52742	Clinton County	Central DeWitt School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 659-0750	460	35	13.3	33.3%	416 (90.4%)	15 (3.3%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.7%)								(n/a)	65.1				76.4					$13,330	$544	$12,787
Cody Elementary School	Public	K-6	2100 Territorial Road	LeClaire	52753	Scott County	Pleasant Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 332-0210	457	29	15.7	10.3%	387 (84.7%)	9 (2.0%)	30 (6.6%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	90.1	14^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.5%		85	39^th of 565 public elementary schools	93.1%	25	85.1	90.8	87.5	89.6	95.9	90.8	96.9	91.0	79.7	$10,517	$233	$10,284

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 13.3% of Iowa elementary schools.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Clinton High School

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Clinton Community School District

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 343 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 52% White, 21% Hispanic, 13% African American, 13% Two or more races.

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