Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mason City, Iowa 50401 · Mason City Comm School District
#198 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#4710 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Mason City, in the Mason City Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 292 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 80.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 198th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 292.
There are 7 schools in Mason City; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 1st of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)39.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 292
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 39.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
John Adams Middle School
Mason City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
463 students · 510 m away
Mason City High School
Mason City · Public high · Grades 9–12
891 students · 550 m away
Harding Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
387 students · 2.1 km away
Roosevelt Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students · 2.1 km away
Lincoln Intermediate
Mason City · Public middle · Grades 5–6
485 students · 2.3 km away
Hoover Elementary School
Mason City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
361 students · 3.9 km away
Central Springs Elementary School - Nora Springs
Nora Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
145 students · 14 km away
Central Springs Middle School
Nora Springs · Public middle · Grades 4–8
255 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
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292 students
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292 students
Van Allen Elementary School
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292 students
Hoover Elementary School
Dubuque · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Rock Run Elementary
Iowa Falls · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
292 students
Van Buren County Community School District Douds Center
Douds · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
292 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 80.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #198 of 654 in Iowa. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #198 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #4710 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 292 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.