- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Greene County Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 191521000076 · Jefferson, IA Other · MID · TRAD
518 enr · 14.4:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Greene County High School (375 students)
Greene County Elementary held near 523 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Greene County Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Greene County Elementary
518 students
- Greene County
Greene County High School
375 students
- Greene County
Greene County Middle School
347 students
What this shows Greene County Elementary reports 518 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greene County Elementary compares
Greene County Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,485
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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
District finance for Greene County Comm School District reports $13,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 347
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~518 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.