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#592 of 1,280 schools in IA
Top 46% in state
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Newton Comm School District · Newton, IA
A Newton Comm School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr, Newton, IA 50208
- Math 80% vs IA 76% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs IA 73% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas Jefferson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,774/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,064
Median home value
$161,900
Median rent
$830/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
69.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 50208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodrow Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Emerson Hough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Newton Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Aurora Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–4 | 2.7 mi | 260 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newton Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is listed in Newton Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newton, IA, part of Newton Comm School District, serving approximately 315 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in IA?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #592 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
53.3% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.2%
- Phone
- (641) 792-2498
- Area population (ZIP 50208)
- 20,270
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 50208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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