Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Jefferson Elementary School serves 211 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
211 students

Showing 1997–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
14 teachers

Showing 1996–2005. View full 19-year historical data

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
Asian
2%
3%

Showing 1991–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
2%
7%
White
96%
70%

Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
4%
0.08

Showing 1995–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%

Showing 1997–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
211 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Oskaloosa Community School District.

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