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Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Clinton, Iowa, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 343 students. The school is part of the Clinton Community School District, which is ranked 236 out of 311 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Jefferson Elementary has a more diverse student population compared to the nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (13.12%), Hispanic (21.28%), and students of two or more races (12.54%). However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress), is generally lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were significantly below the district and state averages. Additionally, Jefferson Elementary has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 75.27% to 80.37% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools like Whittier Elementary and Bridgeview Elementary.
Despite the challenges, Jefferson Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $15,869 compared to the nearby schools, which range from $10,517 to $15,909 per student. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.2 to 11.1 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby schools. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has been declining over the past several years, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2014-2015 to a 1-star rating in the most recent school year. This stark contrast with the nearby high-performing schools suggests that there may be opportunities to leverage the additional resources and implement targeted interventions to improve student outcomes at Jefferson Elementary.
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