Is Jefferson Intermediate School a good school?

Jefferson Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Nebraska elementary schools.

How many students attend Jefferson Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Jefferson Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Intermediate School?

Students at Jefferson Intermediate School are 86% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson Intermediate School usually go on to attend: High : Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Jefferson Intermediate School

Summary:

Jefferson Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Fairbury, Nebraska, serving 270 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the Fairbury Public Schools district, which is ranked 170 out of 182 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Intermediate School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Nebraska elementary schools, with proficiency rates on state assessments (NSCAS) significantly below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were around 40-60%, compared to the state averages of 57-61%. The school's performance has been declining over the past few years, and it has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 55-60% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.8% to 21.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

In contrast, the nearby Tri County Elementary School, which is part of the Tri County Public Schools district, has significantly higher academic performance, with proficiency rates in the 60-85% range and a higher school ranking (121 out of 428 schools). The Meridian Elementary School and Diller-Odell Elementary School, which are located in different districts, have mixed performance compared to Jefferson Intermediate School. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Jefferson Intermediate School may be a contributing factor to the school's overall low academic performance, and the school's higher spending per student compared to the state average suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-6

924 K Street
Fairbury, NE 68352-1735

(402) 729-5041

District: Fairbury Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
323^rd of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,890

Students who attend Jefferson Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Fairbury Junior-Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 254

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Intermediate School ranks worse than 75.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.96. (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 (85.8%), Hispanic (9.1%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School is 11.8. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Intermediate School employs 21.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Intermediate School is $15,890.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Intermediate School 323^rd of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fairbury Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairbury Public Schools 170^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	76.68	62^nd	418	85.2%
2007	65.92	150^th	430	65.1%
2008	48.54	338^th	478	29.3%
2009	43.43	361^st	471	23.4%
2010	30.62	430^th	502	14.3%
2011	20.10	416^th	473	12.1%
2012	42.94	310^th	480	35.4%
2013	46.53	290^th	485	40.2%
2014	36.41	340^th	483	29.6%
2015	41.86	318^th	488	34.8%
2016	33.00	360^th	480	25.0%
2017	37.13	315^th	459	31.4%
2018	30.69	347^th	450	22.9%
2019	23.86	372^nd	452	17.7%
2021	20.02	372^nd	442	15.8%
2022	28.47	344^th	457	24.7%
2023	30.97	346^th	459	24.6%
2024	30.96	323^rd	428	24.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.57	33^rd	43	23.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	31.57	217^th	281	22.8%
2019	19.77	262^nd	298	12.1%
2021	31.59	200^th	264	24.2%
2022	39.29	168^th	259	35.1%
2023	38.10	214^th	312	31.4%
2024	40.37	73^rd	112	34.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	31.65	254^th	341	25.5%
2019	40.27	220^th	349	37.0%
2021	25.58	256^th	318	19.5%
2022	20.22	278^th	337	17.5%
2023	23.25	284^th	349	18.6%
2024	25.98	168^th	203	17.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	30.11	263^rd	347	24.2%
2019	16.58	325^th	367	11.4%
2021	16.67	291^st	328	11.3%
2022	36.71	229^th	356	35.7%
2023	40.49	229^th	366	37.4%
2024	36.02	149^th	203	26.6%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	19.58	349^th	391	10.7%
2019	16.15	360^th	391	7.9%
2021	11.55	354^th	368	3.8%
2022	17.76	350^th	388	9.8%
2023	17.97	349^th	385	9.4%
2024	16.15	240^th	261	8.0%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Intermediate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	216	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
1990	197	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	200
1991	271	1	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	278
1992	277	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	283
1993	299	1	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	304
1994	286	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	290
1995	254	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	262
1996	254	2	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	262
1997	243	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	247
1998	256	1	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	265
1999	263	0	4	0	2	n/a	n/a	2	271
2000	240	1	4	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	251
2001	251	1	1	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	257
2002	216	0	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	228
2003	216	0	5	5	2	n/a	n/a	0	228
2004	206	0	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	214
2005	178	2	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2006	231	3	1	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	241
2007	238	3	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
2008	219	2	2	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	232
2009	230	1	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2010	238	4	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	254
2011	253	4	1	10	1	0	3	0	272
2012	264	7	1	13	2	0	2	0	289
2013	244	5	1	16	3	0	2	0	271
2014	241	3	1	18	2	0	5	0	270
2015	237	2	1	15	2	0	10	0	267
2016	220	0	0	13	0	0	11	0	244
2017	220	0	0	17	2	0	11	0	250
2018	213	1	0	19	0	0	10	0	243
2019	204	0	0	21	0	0	10	0	235
2020	215	0	0	18	1	0	12	0	246
2021	202	0	1	19	0	0	13	0	235
2022	220	1	1	16	0	0	12	0	250
2023	235	2	1	21	1	0	10	0	270
2024	218	2	1	23	1	0	9	0	254

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 Jefferson Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	217	13.6	15.9	20.7
1990	200	13.6	14.7	17.5
1991	278	19.3	14.4	16.9
1992	283	18.3	15.4	20.5
1993	304	20.4	14.9	19.7
1994	290	20.2	14.4	19
1995	262	17.0	15.4	22.1
1996	262	17.0	15.4	22.1
1997	247	16.6	14.9	21.1
1998	265	15.7	16.9	23.4
1999	271	17.2	15.8	39.4
2000	251	16.9	14.9	42.2
2001	257	16.9	15.2	51.8
2002	228	16.6	13.7	40.8
2003	228	16.6	13.7	40.8
2004	214	16.2	13.2	44.4
2005	191	15.2	12.6	47.1
2006	241	18.8	12.8	41.5
2007	245	17.9	13.7	37.6
2008	232	17.9	13.0	47
2009	239	17.9	13.4	50.2
2010	254	17.8	14.2	54.3
2011	272	17.9	15.1	57.4
2012	289	19.5	14.7	53.6
2013	271	20.7	13.0	54.2
2014	270	19.9	13.5	54.4
2015	267	20.0	13.3	53.6
2016	244	19.0	12.8	59.8
2017	250	19.6	12.6	51.6
2018	243	20.4	11.9	52.7
2019	235	17.0	13.7	56.2
2020	246	19.1	12.8	58.5
2021	235	18.2	12.8	60.9
2022	250	18.7	13.3	55.2
2023	270	20.9	12.8	57.8
2024	254	21.4	11.8	53.1

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 Jefferson Intermediate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	217	13.6	15.9	20.7
1990	200	13.6	14.7	17.5
1991	278	19.3	14.4	16.9
1992	283	18.3	15.4	20.5
1993	304	20.4	14.9	19.7
1994	290	20.2	14.4	19
1995	262	17.0	15.4	22.1
1996	262	17.0	15.4	22.1
1997	247	16.6	14.9	21.1
1998	265	15.7	16.9	23.4
1999	271	17.2	15.8	39.4
2000	251	16.9	14.9	42.2
2001	257	16.9	15.2	51.8
2002	228	16.6	13.7	40.8
2003	228	16.6	13.7	40.8
2004	214	16.2	13.2	44.4
2005	191	15.2	12.6	47.1
2006	241	18.8	12.8	41.5
2007	245	17.9	13.7	37.6
2008	232	17.9	13.0	47
2009	239	17.9	13.4	50.2
2010	254	17.8	14.2	54.3
2011	272	17.9	15.1	57.4
2012	289	19.5	14.7	53.6
2013	271	20.7	13.0	54.2
2014	270	19.9	13.5	54.4
2015	267	20.0	13.3	53.6
2016	244	19.0	12.8	59.8
2017	250	19.6	12.6	51.6
2018	243	20.4	11.9	52.7
2019	235	17.0	13.7	56.2
2020	246	19.1	12.8	58.5
2021	235	18.2	12.8	60.9
2022	250	18.7	13.3	55.2
2023	270	20.9	12.8	57.8
2024	254	21.4	11.8	53.1

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 Jefferson Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$542 (3.9%)	$12,306 (88.5%)	$13,899
2020	$368 (2.4%)	$12,944 (83.0%)	$15,603
2021	$1,051 (6.1%)	$13,348 (77.8%)	$17,147
2022	$791 (5.3%)	$13,095 (88.1%)	$14,870
2023	$946 (6.0%)	$12,845 (80.8%)	$15,890

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 372^nd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 346^th of 459 Elementary schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)	20	58	38%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Public Schools)	20	58	38%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Intermediate School)	42	50	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Public Schools)	42	50	8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)	39	33	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Public Schools)	39	33	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Intermediate School)	37	40	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Public Schools)	37	40	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)	26	56	30%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Public Schools)	26	56	30%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Intermediate School)	45	58	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Public Schools)	45	58	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Intermediate School)	63	67	4%
5th Grade Science (Fairbury Public Schools)	63	67	4%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)	38	45	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fairbury Public Schools)	38	45	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Intermediate School)	58	56	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fairbury Public Schools)	58	56	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	235	270	14.9%
African American	0	2
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	21	21
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	204	235	15.2%
Two or More Races	10	10
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.2%	57.8%	1.6%

Schools Near Jefferson Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Intermediate School	Public	3-6	924 K Street	Fairbury	68352	Jefferson County	Fairbury Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 729-5041	254	21	11.8	53.1%	218 (85.8%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.1%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	31	323^rd of 428 public elementary schools	24.5%		31	346^th of 459 public elementary schools	24.6%	23	$15,890	$946	$12,845
Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	808 F St	Fairbury	68352	Jefferson County	Fairbury Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 729-2418	279	21	13.5	62.0%	218 (78.1%)	6 (2.2%)	45 (16.1%)	1 (0.4%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)								(n/a)	$23,187	$2,758	$18,076
Diller-Odell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	315 Smith St	Diller	68342	Jefferson County	Diller-Odell Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 793-5570	140	13	10.3	28.6%	134 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	48	259^th of 428 public elementary schools	39.5%		57.8	200^th of 459 public elementary schools	56.4%	59	$23,883	$100	$21,953
Meridian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	72380 560th Ave	Daykin	68338	Jefferson County	Meridian Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 446-7265	120	11	11.1	56.7%	112 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	56.1	224^th of 428 public elementary schools	47.7%		55.3	213^th of 459 public elementary schools	53.6%	11	$19,731	$1,384	$16,778
Tri County Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	72520 Hwy 103	De Witt	68341	Saline County	Tri County Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 683-4035	232	21	10.9	28.9%	213 (91.8%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.6%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	70.7	121^st of 428 public elementary schools	71.7%		69.8	136^th of 459 public elementary schools	70.4%	15	$17,011	$969	$14,308

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