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Jefferson County

Iowa · Public K-12

6 public schools serving approximately 2,156 students, in a county of 15,705 residents.

Schools
6
2 districts
Enrollment
2,156
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,620
Below Iowa avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.2%
Above Iowa avg
Elementary
3
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Fairfield Comm School District
1,514 students · 2 districts in Jefferson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Jefferson County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
84%
Hispanic
4%
Black
3%
Asian
8%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
85%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
1%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
43.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
17.1% under 18

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Fairfield High SchoolFairfieldHigh09-12476·
Fairfield Middle SchoolFairfieldMiddle05-08438·
Pekin Elementary SchoolPackwoodElementaryPK-06350·
Pence ElementaryFairfieldElementary02-04333·
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High SchoolPackwoodHigh07-12292·
Washington ElementaryFairfieldElementaryPK-01267·

Frequently asked

How many K-12 schools serve Jefferson County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Jefferson County, Iowa, with a combined enrollment of about 2,156.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Jefferson County?
The county's public school system includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Jefferson County?
Fairfield Comm School District is the largest school district in Jefferson County, serving approximately 1,514 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County, Iowa has a population of approximately 15,705, with a median age of 44. About 17.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Jefferson County?
Median household income in Jefferson County is $61,620, below the Iowa average of $71,592. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Jefferson County?
Approximately 43.2% of adults 25 and older in Jefferson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Jefferson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.2% of students in Jefferson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Iowa county average of 42.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County schools?
Across Jefferson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County?
Jefferson County residents are approximately 84% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Black, 8% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Jefferson County is owner-occupied?
Jefferson County has about 7,706 housing units, of which roughly 67.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data