Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025-26)

112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208

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Top 50%

Serving 315 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving is 75-79% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 315 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
: Top 50% in IA
: 75-79% (Top 30%)
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 315 students has declined by 14% over five school years.

The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Pre-K	72
Kind	49
1	46
2	54
3	48
4	46

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Total Students

315 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
2023	325
2022	362
2021	334
2020	370
2019	370
2018	375
2017	375
2016	412
2015	414
2014	429
2013	407

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

23 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
2023	25
2022	24
2021	25
2020	25
2019	25
2018	25
2017	25
2016	31
2015	33
2014	33
2013	32

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School Calendar

School Mascot

Cardinals

School Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#458 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
2023	#458
2022	#486
2021	#493
2019	#313
2018	#634
2017	#675
2016	#266
2015	#105
2014	#341
2013	#308
2012	#229

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75-79%

68%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	77%	68%	63%
2022	72%	64%	59%
2021	67%	64%	59%
2019	77%	69%	72%
2018	77%	76%	76%
2017	77%	77%	78%
2016	87%	78%	79%
2015	87%	79%	79%
2014	92%	79%	79%
2013	87%	77%	74%
2012	92%	76%	72%

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70-74%

70%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2022	72%	70%	62%
2021	72%	68%	62%
2019	77%	68%	71%
2018	77%	74%	76%
2017	77%	75%	77%
2016	82%	75%	78%
2015	95%	76%	77%
2014	77%	76%	75%
2013	77%	72%	72%
2012	77%	71%	70%
2011	82%	76%	76%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	13:1	14:1	14:1
2022	15:1	14:1	14:1
2021	13:1	14:1	14:1
2020	15:1	14:1	14:1
2019	15:1	14:1	14:1
2018	15:1	14:1	14:1
2017	15:1	14:1	14:1
2016	13:1	14:1	14:1
2015	13:1	14:1	14:1
2014	13:1	14:1	14:1
2013	13:1	14:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	2%	2%
2022	1%	3%	3%
2021	1%	3%
2020	1%	3%	3%
2019	1%	3%	3%
2011	1%	2%	1%

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Hispanic

13%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	7%	13%	8%
2022	6%	12%	8%
2021	7%	12%	8%
2020	4%	11%	6%
2019	4%	11%	6%
2018	6%	11%	4%
2017	6%	11%	4%
2016	6%	10%	5%
2015	4%	11%	4%
2014	3%	10%	3%
2013	3%	9%	3%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	5%	7%	5%
2022	5%	7%	5%
2021	6%	7%	6%
2020	5%	6%	5%
2019	5%	6%	5%
2018	5%	6%	4%
2017	5%	6%	4%
2016	2%	6%	1%
2015	5%	5%	2%
2014	3%	5%	2%
2013	2%	5%	1%

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White

80%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	79%	72%	73%
2022	81%	73%	74%
2021	80%	74%	75%
2020	84%	75%	77%
2019	84%	75%	77%
2018	87%	77%	58%
2017	87%	77%	58%
2016	87%	78%	90%
2015	86%	78%	90%
2014	89%	79%	91%
2013	90%	80%	91%

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Hawaiian

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	7%	5%	7%
2022	6%	5%	6%
2021	6%	4%	6%
2020	6%	4%	6%
2019	6%	4%	6%
2018	2%	4%	5%
2017	2%	4%	5%
2016	5%	4%	4%
2015	5%	3%	4%
2014	5%	3%	3%
2013	5%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.35

0.47

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	0.37	0.46	0.36
2022	0.34	0.45	0.35
2021	0.35	0.43	0.34
2020	0.29	0.42	0.31
2019	0.29	0.42	0.31
2018	0.24	0.39	0.32
2017	0.24	0.39	0.32
2016	0.24	0.38	0.20
2015	0.26	0.38	0.19
2014	0.21	0.37	0.18
2013	0.19	0.35	0.17

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

49%

36%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	46%	36%	49%
2022	35%	35%	42%
2021	36%	35%	41%
2020	43%	36%	49%
2019	43%	36%	49%
2018	40%	34%	43%
2017	40%	34%	43%
2016	45%	34%	42%
2015	50%	34%	43%
2014	49%	34%	44%
2013	48%	34%	41%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	Iowa	Newton Comm School District
2023	8%	6%	6%
2022	4%	5%	5%
2021	4%	6%	6%
2020	6%	7%	9%
2019	6%	7%	9%
2018	9%	7%	8%
2017	9%	7%	8%
2016	8%	7%	7%
2015	7%	7%	8%
2014	8%	7%	8%
2013	10%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Newton Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Cardinals

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #458 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Newton Senior High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?

315 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

80% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Newton Comm School District.