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Jefferson Elementary School

1027 MARQUETTE ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52804

About Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School in Davenport, Iowa, is a public K–6 school that is known for being one of the best elementary schools in the area. It has about 490 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. About 58% of the students are from minority groups, such as Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students. Jefferson Elementary School puts a lot of emphasis on academics, social-emotional learning, and getting involved in the community. The school has programs like ESL, special education, 504 plans, and Talented & Gifted (TAG) to make sure that every student gets the help they need to do well in school and in life.

Jefferson Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1027 MARQUETTE ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52804

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Phone

(563) 723-6700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 29%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 29% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
466
Total Students
$71552
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 176 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 17%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 22.4%
Black 42%
Two+ Races 17%
Native Am. 1.1%
White
17%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
22.4%
Black
42%
Two+ Races
17%
Native Am.
1.1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 466
48%
224 Female
52%
242 Male

Student Population

466 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

476 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Davenport Community Schools celebrated major construction improvements, including new furniture and playground renovations at Jefferson Elementary.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of academic help does Jefferson Elementary offer?

Ans. The school offers ESL for students who are learning English, TAG for students who are gifted, and 504 accommodations to help students with different learning needs.

Q2: What does Jefferson Elementary do to help with social-emotional learning (SEL)?

Ans. Jefferson incorporates SEL via counselor-led instruction, restorative methodologies, peer assistance, and behavioral frameworks.

Q3. Are there programs for students to do after school?

Ans. Yes, students can join after-school clubs, get tutoring, and do extra activities in reading, art, STEM, and other subjects.

Q4: What can parents do to help the Jefferson Elementary community?

Ans. Parents can join the PTA, help out in classrooms, go to school events, and be on parent committees.

Q5. What are the rules for keeping kids safe at Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. The school keeps students safe by using secure entry, regular safety drills, adult supervision, and working with local emergency services.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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