Serving 138 students in grades 1-2, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
23%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
60%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)47.8%
28%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
41%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
138 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Iola School District.
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