- Enrollment
- 801
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pella, IA
Jefferson Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 192247000116
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Intermediate earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Pella · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Intermediate has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pella, IA.
School address
District: Pella Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 192247000116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Jefferson Intermediate held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 192247000116 · Pella, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
494 enr · 15:1 · 17.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Pella High School (801 students)
Jefferson Intermediate held near 502 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 33.6 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pella High Sch
Pella High School
801 students
- This school
Jefferson Intermediate
494 students
- Madison Elemen
Madison Elementary School
401 students
- Pella Middle S
Pella Middle School
375 students
- Lincoln Elemen 254
Lincoln Elementary School
254 students
What this shows Jefferson Intermediate reports 494 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Intermediate compares
Jefferson Intermediate 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 53% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 494 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
494
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 66% in Iowa - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,217
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 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.8%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Jefferson Intermediate is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pella Comm School District reports $12,217 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pella High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Madison Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pella Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 401
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~494 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Intermediate
How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate?
Jefferson Intermediate has 494 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pella, IA. CCD year-over-year: 526 (2022-23) → 502 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate is 15:1, which is 1% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Intermediate?
17.1% of students at Jefferson Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Intermediate is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Pella, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Intermediate?
Jefferson Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Intermediate rank among public schools in Pella?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Intermediate ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Pella, 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 Pella on the city page.
What other schools are in Pella Comm School District?
Besides Jefferson Intermediate, Pella Comm School District also operates Pella High School (801 students), Madison Elementary School (401 students), and Pella Middle School (375 students). See the Pella Comm School District district page for the complete list.