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Jefferson Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,090 students in Jefferson Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Jefferson Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
5,090 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
247 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Jefferson Elementary School District, which is ranked #797 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#791 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
6 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2,444 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
48%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,909 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
37%
56%
# Black Students
66 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
334 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
7%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
42 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
286 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
593
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
503
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
498
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
550
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
575
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
580
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
602
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
555
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
634
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,094 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,971 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,094
$19,801
Spending / Student
$17,971
$18,236
Best Jefferson Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 S.gate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1246
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1246
Grades: K-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1267 S.gate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1250
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1250
Grades: K-5
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
(Math: 35% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1255 S.gate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1225
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1225
Grades: 6-8
| 487 students
Rank: #44.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
785 Price St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Grades: K-5
| 340 students
Rank: #55.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Whittier St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1236
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1236
Grades: K-5
| 242 students
Rank: #66.
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 E.moor Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1243
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1243
Grades: K-5
| 228 students
Rank: #77.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Abbot Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 997-7880
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 997-7880
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #88.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 El Dorado Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1222
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1222
Grades: K-5
| 313 students
Rank: #99.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Stewart Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1202
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1202
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Rank: #1010.
Garden Village Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Garden Ln.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1233
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #1111.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Skyline Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1230
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1230
Grades: K-8
| 360 students
Rank: #1212.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 E. Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Grades: 6-8
| 641 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Fieldcrest Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1252
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1252
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Miriam St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1255
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1255
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District manages 14 public schools serving 5,090 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District is ranked #797 out of 1,939 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Elementary School District?
48% of Jefferson Elementary School District students are Asian, 37% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Jefferson Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,971 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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