- Enrollment
- 981
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clinton, IA
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190771000378
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Clinton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 74.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Clinton, IA.
School address
District: Clinton Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190771000378 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 190771000378 · Clinton, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 11.4:1 · 74.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clinton High School (981 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.4 → 33.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clinton High S
Clinton High School
981 students
- Clinton Middle
Clinton Middle School
745 students
- Eagle Heights
Eagle Heights Elementary School
443 students
- This school 376
Jefferson Elementary School
376 students
- Bluff Elementa 372
Bluff Elementary School
372 students
- Whittier Eleme 331
Whittier Elementary School
331 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.3% | ▲ 104% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 104% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Iowa - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$13,837
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 376 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 14.6%
African American 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 52.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clinton Comm School District reports $13,837 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clinton Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Heights Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluff Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Clinton
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~376 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clinton, IA. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 11.4:1, which is 23% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 27% 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 Jefferson Elementary School?
74.3% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is White at 52.1% of enrollment, in Clinton, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Clinton?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Clinton, 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 Clinton on the city page.
What other schools are in Clinton Comm School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Clinton Comm School District also operates Clinton High School (981 students), Clinton Middle School (745 students), and Eagle Heights Elementary School (443 students). See the Clinton Comm School District district page for the complete list.