- Enrollment
- 891
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mason City, IA
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191878001104
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Mason City · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Iowa
- 42.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Mason City, IA.
School address
District: Mason City Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191878001104 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 191878001104 · Mason City, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
292 enr · 11.2:1 · 42.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Mason City High School (891 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 307 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.1 → 25.6 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
- Mason City Hig
Mason City High School
891 students
- Lincoln Interm
Lincoln Intermediate
485 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle School
463 students
- Harding Elemen
Harding Elementary School
387 students
- Hoover Element
Hoover Elementary School
361 students
- This school 292
Jefferson Elementary School
292 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 292 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.0% | ▲ 15% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 14% in Iowa - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.6%
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
$14,852
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 5.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.1%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.9, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Mason City Comm School District reports $14,852 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason City High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Mason City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Harding Elementary School
Standard public school
387 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Hoover Elementary School
Standard public school
361 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Roosevelt Elementary School
Standard public school
348 students 12:1 students per teacher
Mason City Virtual Academy
Standard public school
88 students 22:1 students per teacher
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 (~292 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mason City, IA. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 307 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 11.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 29% 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?
42.0% 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 77.4% of enrollment, in Mason City, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 schools in Mason City?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 schools in Mason City, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mason City on the city page.
What other schools are in Mason City Comm School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Mason City Comm School District also operates Mason City High School (891 students), Lincoln Intermediate (485 students), and John Adams Middle School (463 students). See the Mason City Comm School District district page for the complete list.