Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2020)

610 Holmes St
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 150 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was higher than the Iowa state average of 69%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
150 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IA)
(18-19)
70-74%
69%
(18-19)
60-64%
68%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
16%
13%
Black
7%
7%
White
66%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 69% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
150 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Bettendorf Community School District.

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