Jewett Elementary School serves 332 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
8%
7%
White
77%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jewett Elementary School?
332 students attend Jewett Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Jewett Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jewett Elementary School?
Jewett Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jewett Elementary School offer ?
Jewett Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jewett Elementary School part of?
Jewett Elementary School is part of Waterloo Community School District.
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