Greene County Elementary School

401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Greene County Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Greene County Elementary School's student population of 523 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
523 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Greene County Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greene County Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#882 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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65-69%
68%
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60-64%
70%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
9%
13%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
86%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greene County Elementary School's ranking?
Greene County Elementary School is ranked #882 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Greene County Elementary School?
523 students attend Greene County Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Greene County Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Greene County Elementary School?
Greene County Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Greene County Elementary School offer ?
Greene County Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greene County Elementary School part of?
Greene County Elementary School is part of Greene County Community School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 523 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 65-69% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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