Jefferson Elementary School

www.masoncityschools.org

317 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Mason City, Iowa, serving students within the Mason City Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum designed to build strong academic foundations in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The staff at Jefferson emphasizes not only intellectual growth but also the social and emotional development of its students, striving to prepare them for future academic success.

As part of the broader Mason City school system, Jefferson Elementary encourages active parent and community involvement to enrich the educational experience. The school utilizes the district’s resources to integrate technology into the classroom and maintains a commitment to inclusivity and student well-being. By fostering a positive school culture, Jefferson Elementary aims to help each child reach their full potential while creating a sense of community pride within the city of Mason City.

317

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	246
Hispanic	18
Black	20
Asian	5
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	8

White
246 (77.6 %)
Black
20 (6.3 %)
Two or More
20 (6.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mason City Comm School District
Phone:	(641)421-4411
Website:	http://www.masoncityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 69