Enrollment
518
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jefferson, IA
Greene County Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Greene County Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191521000076
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greene County Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Jefferson · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Greene County Elementary has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, IA.
School address
District: Greene County Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191521000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.4%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greene County Elementary compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greene County Elementary
Greene County Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Jefferson, Iowa, enrolling 518 students.
At 14.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Iowa median, within a few percentage points of the 14.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 518 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Greene County Comm School District also operates Greene County High School (375 students) and Greene County Middle School (347 students) alongside Greene County Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Greene County Elementary compares
Greene County Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 27% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 518 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
518
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Iowa - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,347
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $12,854
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.3, Greene County Elementary is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greene County Comm School District, which includes Greene County Elementary.
$13,347
Per student
+4%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 44.6%
State 41.3%
Federal 14.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Greene County Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene County High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greene County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greene County Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Greene County Elementary
How many students attend Greene County Elementary?
Greene County Elementary has 518 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jefferson, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene County Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Greene County Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greene County Elementary?
46.4% of students at Greene County Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greene County Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Greene County Elementary is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Jefferson, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greene County Elementary?
Greene County Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greene County Elementary rank among public schools in Jefferson?
By Resource Investment Index, Greene County Elementary ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Jefferson, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Jefferson on the city page.
Is Greene County Elementary a good school?
Greene County Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Greene County Comm School District?
Besides Greene County Elementary, Greene County Comm School District also operates Greene County High School (375 students) and Greene County Middle School (347 students). See the Greene County Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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