- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muscatine, IA
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192013001187
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Muscatine · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, IA.
School address
District: Muscatine Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192013001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 192013001187 · Muscatine, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 14.7:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscatine High School (1,380 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.6 → 33.8 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
- Muscatine High
Muscatine High School
1,380 students
- Susan Clark Ju 544
Susan Clark Junior High
544 students
- This school 441
Jefferson Elementary School
441 students
- Mckinley Eleme 394
Mckinley Elementary School
394 students
- Madison Elemen 372
Madison Elementary School
372 students
- Grant Elementa 300
Grant Elementary School
300 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 441 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 | 14.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 85% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Iowa - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$12,759
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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 441 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.3%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 8.4%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 48.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muscatine Comm School District reports $12,759 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscatine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Susan Clark Junior High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Muscatine
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
394 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
372 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
295 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mulberry Elementary School
Standard public school
293 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muscatine, IA. CCD year-over-year: 434 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 6% 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?
67.5% 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 48.3% of enrollment, in Muscatine, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 elementary schools in Muscatine?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Muscatine, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Muscatine on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscatine Comm School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Muscatine Comm School District also operates Muscatine High School (1,380 students), Susan Clark Junior High (544 students), and Mckinley Elementary School (394 students). See the Muscatine Comm School District district page for the complete list.