Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Davenport, Iowa, serving around 460 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Davenport Community School District, which is ranked 298 out of 309 school districts in the state.

Academically, Jefferson Elementary School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Iowa, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 24.1% of 3rd graders, 19.7% of 4th graders, 22% of 5th graders, and 42% of 6th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 47.5%, 57.4%, 52.7%, and 59.9%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.38% to 75.43% over the past three school years.

While Jefferson Elementary School struggles academically, some nearby schools within the Davenport Community School District, such as McKinley Elementary, Eisenhower Elementary, and Harrison Elementary, perform significantly better on standardized tests and have higher proficiency rates. These schools also tend to have lower percentages of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by Jefferson Elementary School.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

1027 Marquette St
Davenport, IA 52804

(563) 723-6700

District: Davenport Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
557^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,390

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Frank L Smart Intermediate
High:	Central High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 466

Racial breakdown:

African American:

36.3%

Hispanic:

24.5%

White:

19.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 78.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 100% of elementary schools in Iowa. It also ranks last among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 0.24. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jefferson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (36.3%), Hispanic (24.5%), White (19.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 6^th best among 15 elementary schools in the Davenport Community School District. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Elementary School employs 36.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $15,390, which is the 2^nd highest among 15 elementary schools in the Davenport Community School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Davenport Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Davenport Community School District 298^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	3.51	615^th	626	1.8%
2013	4.79	604^th	624	3.2%
2014	1.57	595^th	603	1.3%
2015	0.84	611^th	616	0.8%
2016	3.72	583^rd	599	2.7%
2017	0.34	574^th	574	0.0%
2018	1.43	561^st	567	1.1%
2019	2.37	596^th	603	1.2%
2021	0.53	567^th	567	0.0%
2022	1.44	568^th	574	1.0%
2023	0.79	562^nd	565	0.5%
2024	0.24	557^th	557	0.0%

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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	306	246	6	84	1	n/a	n/a	0	643
1989	289	234	2	84	1	n/a	n/a	0	610
1990	289	222	6	83	1	n/a	n/a	0	601
1991	277	214	7	91	1	n/a	n/a	0	590
1992	274	203	20	112	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1993	239	206	9	134	0	n/a	n/a	0	588
1994	201	204	13	179	1	n/a	n/a	0	598
1995	184	129	0	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
1996	184	129	0	105	1	n/a	n/a	0	419
1997	166	133	2	108	9	n/a	n/a	0	418
1998	155	130	7	114	22	n/a	n/a	0	428
1999	160	168	2	141	0	n/a	n/a	0	471
2000	164	201	3	127	3	n/a	n/a	-16	482
2001	164	188	3	139	1	n/a	n/a	0	495
2002	170	162	4	151	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
2003	170	162	4	151	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
2004	109	126	4	165	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2005	115	146	1	142	0	n/a	n/a	0	404
2006	128	168	5	154	1	n/a	n/a	0	456
2007	141	174	3	153	1	n/a	n/a	0	472
2008	104	181	4	174	1	n/a	n/a	0	464
2009	96	192	6	146	1	n/a	n/a	0	441
2010	107	162	5	168	0	0	28	0	470
2011	79	167	8	121	1	0	27	0	403
2012	61	164	8	127	2	0	24	0	386
2013	80	150	7	135	2	0	34	0	408
2014	83	166	9	119	1	0	49	0	427
2015	112	180	7	133	0	0	51	0	483
2016	118	154	7	117	2	0	55	0	453
2017	110	173	5	104	2	0	53	0	447
2018	97	174	5	104	3	0	67	0	450
2019	97	152	3	107	4	0	68	0	431
2020	95	145	4	101	3	0	79	0	427
2021	97	178	4	103	5	2	75	0	464
2022	87	168	4	112	8	0	75	0	454
2023	78	193	3	103	5	0	78	0	460
2024	91	169	3	114	2	0	87	0	466

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	643	45.5	14.1	67
1989	610	4.8	127.0	58.9
1990	601	46.0	13.0	69.9
1991	590	33.0	17.8	65.3
1992	609	29.0	21.0	64.4
1993	588	25.5	23.1	68.5
1994	598	23.5	25.4	77.1
1995	419	44.5	9.4	75.4
1996	419	44.5	9.4	75.4
1997	418	45.5	9.2	72.2
1998	428	42.5	10.1	79
1999	471	32.5	14.5	92.8
2000	482	36.4	13.2	82.3
2001	495	37.4	13.2	59
2002	487	29.6	16.5	72.3
2003	487	29.6	16.5	72.3
2004	404	33.0	12.2	75.2
2005	404	29.1	13.9	73.5
2006	456	39.4	11.6	84.6
2007	472	24.4	19.3	88.8
2008	464	24.4	19.0	91.8
2009	441	29.4	15.0	93.9
2010	470	29.4	15.9	92.1
2011	403	28.0	14.3	92.8
2012	386	28.0	13.7	90.4
2013	408	28.0	14.5	67.9
2014	427	28.0	15.2	99.3
2015	483	32.0	15.0	72
2016	453	35.0	12.9	92.1
2017	447	38.2	11.6	92.6
2018	450	38.9	11.5	91.3
2019	431	37.8	11.3	89.8
2020	427	35.9	11.8	74.2
2021	464	38.9	11.9	75.4
2022	454	35.9	12.6	69.4
2023	460	36.9	12.4	71.1
2024	466	36.6	12.7	78.1

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	643	45.5	14.1	67
1989	610	4.8	127.0	58.9
1990	601	46.0	13.0	69.9
1991	590	33.0	17.8	65.3
1992	609	29.0	21.0	64.4
1993	588	25.5	23.1	68.5
1994	598	23.5	25.4	77.1
1995	419	44.5	9.4	75.4
1996	419	44.5	9.4	75.4
1997	418	45.5	9.2	72.2
1998	428	42.5	10.1	79
1999	471	32.5	14.5	92.8
2000	482	36.4	13.2	82.3
2001	495	37.4	13.2	59
2002	487	29.6	16.5	72.3
2003	487	29.6	16.5	72.3
2004	404	33.0	12.2	75.2
2005	404	29.1	13.9	73.5
2006	456	39.4	11.6	84.6
2007	472	24.4	19.3	88.8
2008	464	24.4	19.0	91.8
2009	441	29.4	15.0	93.9
2010	470	29.4	15.9	92.1
2011	403	28.0	14.3	92.8
2012	386	28.0	13.7	90.4
2013	408	28.0	14.5	67.9
2014	427	28.0	15.2	99.3
2015	483	32.0	15.0	72
2016	453	35.0	12.9	92.1
2017	447	38.2	11.6	92.6
2018	450	38.9	11.5	91.3
2019	431	37.8	11.3	89.8
2020	427	35.9	11.8	74.2
2021	464	38.9	11.9	75.4
2022	454	35.9	12.6	69.4
2023	460	36.9	12.4	71.1
2024	466	36.6	12.7	78.1

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	$2,055 (13.4%)	$13,335 (86.6%)	$15,390

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 596^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 562^nd of 565 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	38.8	14.5	24.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	57	49.9	7.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)	53.1	29	24.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	65.3	58.9	6.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	36.6	27.6	9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	56.7	58.8	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)	32.4	28.8	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	63	57.2	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	16.1	21.1	5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Davenport Community School District)	54.4	48.6	5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.3	68.3	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)	25.8	21.1	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Davenport Community School District)	62.7	48.8	13.9%
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	431	460	6.7%
African American	152	193	27%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	3	3
Hispanic	107	103	3.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	97	78	19.6%
Two or More Races	68	78	14.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.8%	71.1%	18.7%

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-6	1027 Marquette St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6700	466	37	12.7	78.1%	91 (19.5%)	169 (36.3%)	114 (24.5%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (18.7%)	0.2	557^th of 557 public elementary schools	0.0%		0.8	562^nd of 565 public elementary schools	0.5%	5	24.1	19.7	22.0	42.0	31.5	11.3	23.7	31.4	13.6	$15,390	$2,055	$13,335
Children's Village West	Public	PK	1757 West 12th Street	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7800	286	18	15.9	49.7%	125 (43.7%)	77 (26.9%)	38 (13.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.0%)								(n/a)
Madison Elementary School	Public	K-6	116 E Locust St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6750	375	30	12.5	68.3%	92 (24.5%)	137 (36.5%)	74 (19.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (18.4%)	1.7	552^nd of 557 public elementary schools	0.9%		3	553^rd of 565 public elementary schools	2.1%	1	30.4	29.5	42.3	46.3	42.9	15.9	36.5	25.9	32.7	$14,452	$1,463	$12,988
Adams Elementary School	Public	K-6	3029 N Division Street	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6100	585	40	14.7	58.8%	255 (43.6%)	148 (25.3%)	90 (15.4%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	81 (13.8%)	8.9	518^th of 557 public elementary schools	7.0%		18.9	487^th of 565 public elementary schools	13.8%	31	38.6	55.0	55.1	47.7	61.4	42.0	42.3	41.9	44.2	$13,120	$537	$12,583
Wilson Elementary School	Public	K-6	2002 N Clark St	Davenport	52804	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6950	565	40	14.2	58.1%	278 (49.2%)	97 (17.2%)	90 (15.9%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (16.5%)	12.2	500^th of 557 public elementary schools	10.2%		24	468^th of 565 public elementary schools	17.2%	32	43.2	57.0	44.6	67.2	63.0	53.2	50.6	45.9	37.3	$15,287	$1,058	$14,230
Garfield Elementary School	Public	K-6	902 E 29th St	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6450	484	32	15.1	62.0%	196 (40.5%)	128 (26.4%)	88 (18.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (14.7%)	7.3	524^th of 557 public elementary schools	5.9%		7.9	527^th of 565 public elementary schools	6.7%	3	49.2	55.9	46.2	50.0	54.2	50.0	34.6	38.7	35.9	$13,920	$1,169	$12,751
Hayes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	622 S Concord St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(563) 723-6600	433	30	14.5	68.6%	239 (55.2%)	58 (13.4%)	87 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (11.1%)	5.7	530^th of 557 public elementary schools	4.8%		16.2	500^th of 565 public elementary schools	11.5%	30	38.9	48.6	27.5	58.7	42.6	54.1	29.4	52.2	29.4	$15,204	$1,477	$13,727
Children's Village At Hoover	Public	PK	1002 Spring Street	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 336-7850	124	8	15.5	35.5%	30 (24.2%)	39 (31.5%)	28 (22.6%)	5 (4.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (16.9%)								(n/a)
Children's Village Hayes	Public	PK	622 S. Concord St	Davenport	52802	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6550	11	1	11.0	27.3%	8 (72.7%)	1 (9.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (18.2%)								(n/a)
McKinley Elementary School	Public	K-6	1716 Kenwood Ave	Davenport	52803	Scott County	Davenport Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(563) 723-6800	517	36	14.5	52.2%	214 (41.4%)	154 (29.8%)	73 (14.1%)	11 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	63 (12.2%)	29.6	442^nd of 557 public elementary schools	20.6%		47	354^th of 565 public elementary schools	37.3%	88	68.7	63.8	59.7	69.4	71.6	59.4	44.7	69.4	41.6	$14,314	$538	$13,777

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Frank L Smart Intermediate
High : Central High School

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 466 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Davenport Community School District

Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 0.0% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 36% African American, 24% Hispanic, 20% White, 19% Two or more races.

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