Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Greene County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greene County Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Jefferson, IA, encompassing approximately 382.9 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greene County Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greene County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene County Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#882 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
7%
White
85%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.1%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greene County Elementary School's ranking?
Greene County Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Greene County Elementary School?
518 students attend Greene County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Greene County Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greene County Elementary School?
Greene County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greene County Elementary School offer ?
Greene County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greene County Elementary School part of?
Greene County Elementary School is part of Greene County Comm School District.
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