Jefferson Elementary School serves 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 418 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 993 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
19%
20%
White
74%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #13 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
418 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Little Rock School District.
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