Serving 686 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jefferson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 686 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Math Proficiency: 28%
- Reading Proficiency: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jefferson's student population of 686 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
686 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
23%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson often compared to?
Jeffersonis often viewed alongside schools like Heron, American Lakes, Bannon Creek by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson?
686 students attend Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jefferson students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson?
Jefferson has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jefferson offer ?
Jefferson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jefferson part of?
Jefferson is part of Natomas Unified School District.
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