Jefferson Elementary School

www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/jef

441 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located in Muscatine, Iowa, is a key part of the Muscatine Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school serves students in the local area by focusing on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its young learners. The campus on Mulberry Avenue serves as a central hub for the community, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves teachers, students, and families working together to achieve educational success.

The school is committed to preparing its students for future transitions by maintaining a rigorous curriculum that meets state standards while integrating modern learning tools. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with easy access to important resources, including school calendars, policy information, and district-wide initiatives. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Jefferson Elementary aims to instill a lifelong love of learning and a strong sense of citizenship in all of its students.

441

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	213
Hispanic	160
Black	37
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
213 (48.3%)
Hispanic
160 (36.3%)
Black
37 (8.4%)
Two or More
28 (6.3%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscatine Comm School District
Phone:	(563)263-8800
Website:	http://www.muscatine.k12.ia.us/jef
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	441
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	270
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 65

Grade 6 60