Jefferson Intermediate

Pella Comm School District
801 E 13th St
Pella, IA 50219
526 Students
Middle School 4th - 6th
School Overview
Jefferson Intermediate School, located in Pella, Iowa, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Pella Community School District. Typically housing students in the intermediate grade levels (generally grades 3 through 5), the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between primary elementary education and middle school. The facility is situated on East 13th Street and operates under the Pella district's commitment to academic excellence, student character development, and community involvement.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, often highlighting a blend of core academic subjects, technology integration, and extracurricular opportunities. As part of the Pella school system—which is widely recognized for its high academic standards—Jefferson Intermediate prides itself on strong partnerships between staff, students, and families. By prioritizing a positive school culture, the institution aims to prepare its young learners for the challenges of secondary education while instilling a lifelong passion for learning.
526
Total Students
33.6
Full-Time Teachers
15.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    469 (89.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Pella Comm School District
Phone: (641)628-8267
Website: http://www.pellaschools.org/schools/jefferson-intermediate/
Grade Range: 4th - 6th
Total Students: 526
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 70
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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
Grade 4 162
Grade 5 179
Grade 6 185
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Pella Middle School
Pella Comm School District
382 Students
613 E 13th
Pella, IA 50219 (0.1 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th