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Jefferson Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 4 students in Jefferson Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Jefferson Elementary School District have a diversity score of 0.51, which is less than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,323 Schools
# Students
4 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
1 Teacher
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≥50%
50%
Chronically Absent Students
(2021-22)16.7%
33%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
50%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
50%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$267,000
$116,387 MM
Spending
$260,000
$107,188 MM
Best Jefferson Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Paicines, CA 95043
(831) 389-4593
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 4 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Elementary School District?
50% of Jefferson Elementary School District students are Hispanic, and 50% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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