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Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2024)

300 S Jefferson
Iola, KS 66749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 138 students in grades 1-2, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(14-15)
20-24%
33%
(14-15)
45-49%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
83%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.30
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% KS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
138 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Iola School District.

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