Greene County Elementary

Summary:

Greene County Elementary is a public elementary school located in Jefferson, Iowa, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 539 students. The school is part of the Greene County Community School District, which is ranked 262 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Greene County Elementary's academic performance, as measured by the ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress), is generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of 3rd and 4th-grade students proficient or better in ELA was 51.4% and 65.9%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 64.2% and 72.9%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates for 3rd and 4th-grade students were 71.8% and 65.9%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 76.3% and 72.7%. The nearby Ogden Elementary School and Cr-B Elementary School consistently outperform Greene County Elementary in both ELA and Mathematics, with proficiency rates often exceeding 80% or even 90% in some grade levels.

Greene County Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 41.79% to 51.87% over the past three school years. This is higher than the nearby Glidden-Ralston Elementary School (31.85%) and Ogden Elementary School (24.92%), but lower than Perry Elementary (59.63%). The school's declining academic performance and lower proficiency rates compared to nearby high-performing schools suggest that the district may need to explore strategies to improve instructional practices and provide targeted support for struggling students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

401 E Russell
Jefferson, IA 50129

(515) 386-3178

District: Greene County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
428^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,557

Students who attend Greene County Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Greene County Middle School
High:	Greene County High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.7

Number of students: 523

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

9.4%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greene County Elementary ranks worse than 76.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.07. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greene County Elementary is 13.7. (See more...)

Compare Greene County Elementary employs 37.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greene County Elementary is $13,557.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Greene County Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Greene County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greene County Community School District 262^nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greene County Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	65.51	211^th	626	66.3%
2013	52.25	359^th	624	42.5%
2014	48.59	385^th	603	36.2%
2018	50.17	332^nd	567	41.4%
2019	22.39	508^th	603	15.8%
2021	32.57	423^rd	567	25.4%
2022	26.57	463^rd	574	19.3%
2023	34.92	429^th	565	24.1%
2024	33.07	428^th	557	23.2%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Greene County Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	255	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	257
1994	279	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	279
1995	230	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	232
1996	230	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	232
1997	205	4	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	216
1998	233	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	240
1999	191	2	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	202
2000	194	1	1	8	0	n/a	n/a	204
2001	210	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	213
2002	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2003	146	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	146
2004	154	4	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	169
2005	142	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	152
2006	136	2	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	145
2007	151	0	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	158
2008	157	1	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	167
2009	450	6	10	22	1	n/a	n/a	489
2010	426	0	7	23	0	1	12	469
2011	440	2	5	18	0	1	14	480
2012	453	3	7	15	0	1	16	495
2013	441	3	6	19	0	1	14	484
2014	444	2	2	18	0	1	13	480
2015	430	3	2	21	0	0	10	466
2016	421	0	1	35	0	0	11	468
2017	409	2	1	30	0	0	13	455
2018	474	1	1	51	1	0	16	544
2019	464	2	0	45	1	0	16	528
2020	478	4	0	45	2	0	18	547
2021	438	4	0	46	1	0	18	507
2022	466	3	0	46	1	0	20	536
2023	468	3	2	45	1	0	20	539
2024	448	4	1	49	2	0	19	523

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greene County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	257	20.0	12.9	28
1994	279	20.0	13.9	26.5
1995	232	19.0	12.2	29.3
1996	232	19.0	12.2	29.3
1997	216	19.0	11.4	31
1998	240	19.0	12.6	28.8
1999	202	13.6	14.9	34.7
2000	204	12.8	15.9	36.3
2001	213	16.8	12.7	37.6
2002	146	14.1	10.4	42.5
2003	146	14.1	10.4	42.5
2004	169	15.1	11.2	37.3
2005	152	15.2	10.0	36.2
2006	145	13.4	10.8	43.4
2007	158	12.8	12.3	40.5
2008	167	11.6	14.4	53.9
2009	489	32.0	15.3	48.7
2010	469	33.0	14.2	40.5
2011	480	32.4	14.8	51.7
2012	495	32.5	15.1	54.5
2013	484	30.6	15.7	50.8
2014	480	29.9	16.0	49.8
2015	466	31.0	15.0	51.9
2016	468	28.0	16.7	51.9
2017	455	27.3	16.6	51.2
2018	544	37.0	14.6	50.7
2019	528	35.5	14.8	47.7
2020	547	37.4	14.6	53.4
2021	507	36.5	13.8	51.9
2022	536	36.6	14.6	41.8
2023	539	36.9	14.6	51.8
2024	523	37.9	13.7	52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greene County Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	257	20.0	12.9	28
1994	279	20.0	13.9	26.5
1995	232	19.0	12.2	29.3
1996	232	19.0	12.2	29.3
1997	216	19.0	11.4	31
1998	240	19.0	12.6	28.8
1999	202	13.6	14.9	34.7
2000	204	12.8	15.9	36.3
2001	213	16.8	12.7	37.6
2002	146	14.1	10.4	42.5
2003	146	14.1	10.4	42.5
2004	169	15.1	11.2	37.3
2005	152	15.2	10.0	36.2
2006	145	13.4	10.8	43.4
2007	158	12.8	12.3	40.5
2008	167	11.6	14.4	53.9
2009	489	32.0	15.3	48.7
2010	469	33.0	14.2	40.5
2011	480	32.4	14.8	51.7
2012	495	32.5	15.1	54.5
2013	484	30.6	15.7	50.8
2014	480	29.9	16.0	49.8
2015	466	31.0	15.0	51.9
2016	468	28.0	16.7	51.9
2017	455	27.3	16.6	51.2
2018	544	37.0	14.6	50.7
2019	528	35.5	14.8	47.7
2020	547	37.4	14.6	53.4
2021	507	36.5	13.8	51.9
2022	536	36.6	14.6	41.8
2023	539	36.9	14.6	51.8
2024	523	37.9	13.7	52.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greene County Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$722 (5.3%)	$12,835 (94.7%)	$13,557

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greene County Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 508^th of 603 Elementary schools	Ranks 429^th of 565 Elementary schools	8.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greene County Elementary)	50.5	63	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greene County Community School District)	50.5	63	12.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	65.3	66.3	1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greene County Elementary)	53.7	66.7	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greene County Community School District)	53.7	66.7	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.7	75.3	3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greene County Elementary)	63.6	67	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greene County Community School District)	63.6	67	3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	70.5	73.1	2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greene County Elementary)	64.9	63.7	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greene County Community School District)	64.9	63.7	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	72.5	72.9	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	528	539	2.1%
African American	2	3	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	2
Hispanic	45	45
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	464	468	0.9%
Two or More Races	16	20	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.7%	51.8%	4%

Schools Near Greene County Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greene County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E Russell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 386-3178	523	38	13.7	52.8%	448 (85.7%)	4 (0.8%)	49 (9.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	33.1	428^th of 557 public elementary schools	23.2%		34.9	429^th of 565 public elementary schools	24.1%	1	51.4	65.9			71.8	65.9				$13,557	$722	$12,835
Paton-Churdan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	606 Adrian St.	Churdan	50050	Greene County	Paton-Churdan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 389-3111	87	11	7.7	54.0%	80 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	70.4	158^th of 557 public elementary schools	71.6%		52.3	311^th of 565 public elementary schools	45.0%	153	80.0		64.3		86.7		78.6		71.4	$11,878	$511	$11,367
Ogden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	313 W Sycamore	Ogden	50212	Boone County	Ogden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 275-2795	332	23	14.7	24.7%	309 (93.1%)	1 (0.3%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.4%)	90.4	12^th of 557 public elementary schools	97.8%		84.7	41^st of 565 public elementary schools	92.7%	29	85.7	93.2	83.7		93.9	93.2	93.9		79.6	$10,746	$419	$10,328
Perry Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 8th Street	Perry	50220	Dallas County	Perry Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(515) 465-5656	869	67	13.0	58.0%	339 (39.0%)	59 (6.8%)	422 (48.6%)	14 (1.6%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	27 (3.1%)								(n/a)										$14,186	$1,043	$13,142
Cr-B Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	905 North Street	Coon Rapids	50058	Carroll County	Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 999-2845	216	14	15.9	47.2%	199 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	70.6	155^th of 557 public elementary schools	72.2%		51.5	314^th of 565 public elementary schools	44.4%	159	72.4	80.6	88.5		69.0	74.2	88.5		80.8	$33,472	$1,162	$32,310
Glidden-Ralston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	602 Idaho St.	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(712) 659-2205	237	16	14.9	39.7%	225 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	56	290^th of 557 public elementary schools	47.9%		45.5	365^th of 565 public elementary schools	35.4%	75	80.8	65.4	52.0	93.8	80.8	80.8	64.0	71.9	60.0	$13,937	$458	$13,480

Frequently Asked Questions about Greene County Elementary

What district is Greene County Elementary in?

Greene County Community School District

Is Greene County Elementary a good school?

Greene County Elementary ranks in the bottom 23.2% of Iowa elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Greene County Elementary?

Students at Greene County Elementary are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Greene County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Greene County Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Greene County Middle School
High : Greene County High School

How many students attend Greene County Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 523 students attended Greene County Elementary.

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