Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208

www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/thomas-jefferson-elementary

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, located in Newton, Iowa, is a key component of the Newton Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment, the school serves students in the early stages of their education, focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on creating a community-oriented atmosphere where students, staff, and families collaborate to ensure every child has the tools necessary for both personal and academic growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Thomas Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of character development and inclusive learning. By leveraging local educational resources and maintaining a commitment to modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the middle school level. With a clear focus on student achievement and a nurturing school culture, Thomas Jefferson remains an integral part of the Newton community, dedicated to helping each student reach their full potential.

325

Total Students

25.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	24
Black	15
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
257 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.4 %)
Two or More
23 (7.1 %)
Black
15 (4.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton Comm School District
Phone:	(641)792-2498
Website:	http://www.newtoncsd.org/our-schools/thomas-jefferson-elementary
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	145
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 80

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 50