Below Average
#2764 of 3,192 schools in MI
Jefferson School
Elementary School · Ionia Public Schools · Ionia, MI
An Ionia Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
420 NORTH JEFFERSON ST, Ionia, MI 48846
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 31% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated740/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ionia), 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
$66,717
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ss Peter & Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Emerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Ionia Seventh-day Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Twin Rivers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 192 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ionia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson School is listed in Ionia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary school in Ionia, MI, part of Ionia Public Schools, serving approximately 284 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,764 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson School
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has an enrollment of approximately 284 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson School rank in MI?
Jefferson School ranks #2,764 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Jefferson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Jefferson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson School a charter school?
No, Jefferson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson School?
77.5% of students at Jefferson 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 284
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ionia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (616) 527-2740
- Area population (ZIP 48846)
- 21,940
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 48846; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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