Whittier Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend Whittier Elementary School or Jefferson 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
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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
369 students
377 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1011 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
66
69
Grade 1 Students
48
57
Grade 2 Students
68
63
Grade 3 Students
62
56
Grade 4 Students
63
66
Grade 5 Students
62
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
18%
% Black
6%
11%
% White
79%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%