Jefferson Intermediate School in Pella, Iowa on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jefferson Intermediate School is a town public school in Pella, Iowa that is part of Pella Community School District. It serves 494 students in grades 4 - 6 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.1:1. Its teachers have had 12 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 4 - 6

494 Students

35 Teachers

801 E 13th St

Pella, IA 50219 View local requests

http://www.pellaschools.org/schools/jefferson-intermediate/

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Jefferson Intermediate School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Jefferson Intermediate School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Jefferson Intermediate School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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