Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Newton, IA Grades PK–04 Town: Distant Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA SchoolScore™ C (69.8)
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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Newton, IA 50208
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–04 SchoolScore™ C (69.8)
380
Students
26.1
Teachers
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
(641)792-2498
Phone
http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/th…
Website

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Newton, IOWA, operated by the Newton Comm School District school district. It serves grades PK–04.

Key statistics: 380 students enrolled; a 14.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Distant by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Iowa Elementary School Average
Enrollment
380.0
State avg: 339.0
▲ 12% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
14.54:1
State avg: 13.4:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
45.0%
State avg: 43.4%
▲ 4% worse
School Details
School Name
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
192061002123
State School ID
IA-504725 000-504725 445
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
City
Newton
State
Iowa
ZIP Code
50208
County
Jasper County
Metro Area
Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Town: Distant
Cong. District
1901
State Leg. Upper
19019
State Leg. Lower
19038
Latitude
41.70075
Longitude
-93.07654
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th
👥
380
Total Students
👩‍🏫
26.1
Teachers FTE
📐
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
26.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)26.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 171 45%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Newton Comm School District
LEAID
1920610
State LEA ID
IA-504725 000
Phone
(641)792-5809
Website
http://www.newtoncsd.org/
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Newton
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$50,447K
Federal Revenue
$4,855K
State Revenue
$27,727K
Local Revenue
$17,865K
Total Expenditure
$49,281K
Instruction Exp.
$22,808K
Support Services
$15,353K
Other Current Exp.
$2,208K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

1
WEST Academy Alternative School
Newton · High
0.3 mi
2
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Newton · Elementary
1 mi
3
Newton Senior High School
Newton · High
1.6 mi
4
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Newton · Elementary
1.6 mi
5
Berg Middle School
Newton · Middle
2.6 mi
6
Aurora Heights Elementary School
Newton · Not reported
2.7 mi
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380
Students
13.22:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
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381
Students
15.51:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Roundy Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Hayes Elementary School
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Students
12.07:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
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383
Students
13.75:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Jefferson Elementary School
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376
Students
11.03:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
Edison Elementary School
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
Jefferson Elementary School
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384
Students
10.88:1
Ratio
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Free Lunch
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
380 students are enrolled at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School have?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 26.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves grades PK through 04.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School located in?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is located in the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan area.
What school district does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School belong to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Newton Comm School District school district.
How much does Newton Comm School District spend per student?
The Newton Comm School District district spends approximately $129,686,842 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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