Jefferson Elementary School vs. Whittier Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Whittier Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Whittier Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson 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 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Whittier Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
377 students
369 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1011 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#140 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
75-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
69
66
Grade 1 Students
57
48
Grade 2 Students
63
68
Grade 3 Students
56
62
Grade 4 Students
66
63
Grade 5 Students
66
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
11%
6%
% White
56%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%