Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Newton, Iowa 50208 · Newton Comm School District
#239 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa
#5445 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Newton, in the Newton Comm School District school district of Iowa, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 380 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 239th of 654 ranked elementary schools in Iowa. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (52th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 380.
There are 5 schools in Newton; Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks 1st of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.6
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
306 students · 1.5 km away
Newton Senior High School
Newton · Public high · Grades 9–12
806 students · 2.5 km away
Emerson Hough Elementary School
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
336 students · 2.6 km away
Berg Middle School
Newton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
790 students · 4.2 km away
Colfax-Mingo Jr/Sr High School
Colfax · Public high · Grades 7–12
287 students · 13 km away
Colfax-Mingo Elementary School
Colfax · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
399 students · 14 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Iowa with a comparable Enrollment.
Park Ave Elementary School
Des Moines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
Garner-Hayfield-Ventura Elementary School
Garner · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
Roundy Elementary School
Columbus Junction · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
383 students
Hayes Elementary School
Davenport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
377 students
Sergeant Bluff-Luton Elementary School
Sergeant Bluff · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
383 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.2 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #239 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #239 of 654 elementary schools in Iowa and #5445 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School had 380 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 6 schools within 15 km of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.