Jefferson County North Elem/middle

100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson County North Elem/middle ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jefferson County North Elem/middle's student population of 314 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
314 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson County North Elem/middle ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson County North Elem/middle is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (KS)
#538 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
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35-39%
28%
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30-34%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
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Black
n/a
6%
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White
96%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.08
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
10%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson County North Elem/middle's ranking?
Jefferson County North Elem/middle is ranked #538 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Jefferson County North Elem/middle often compared to?
Jefferson County North Elem/middleis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson West Elementary School, Oskaloosa Elementary School, Mclouth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson County North Elem/middle?
314 students attend Jefferson County North Elem/middle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jefferson County North Elem/middle students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County North Elem/middle?
Jefferson County North Elem/middle has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson County North Elem/middle offer ?
Jefferson County North Elem/middle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jefferson County North Elem/middle part of?
Jefferson County North Elem/middle is part of Jefferson County North School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 314 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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