Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(563)359-8261
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves 157 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 75%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 157 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 12 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.47, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Overall School Rank | #266 out of 1,252 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 77% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85-89% | 75% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 3% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 11% |
| Black | 7% | 6% |
| White | 71% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 34% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bettendorf Comm School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Bettendorf High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bettendorf Middle School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mckinley Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Davenport Mckinley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 405 students
0.8 miles
1716 Kenwood Ave
Davenport, IA 52803
(563)723-6800 0.8 K-5 405 - Bettendorf Mark Twain Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 302 students
1.0 miles
1620 Lincoln Rd
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563)359-8263 1.0 PK-5 302 - Davenport Children's Village At Hoover Grades: PK | 93 students
1.3 miles
1002 Spring Street
Davenport, IA 52802
(563)336-7850 1.3 PK 93 - Bettendorf Bettendorf Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1127 students
1.6 miles
2030 Middle Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563)359-3686 1.6 6-8 1127 - Davenport Washington Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 293 students
1.6 miles
1608 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563)723-6150 1.6 K-5 293
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