Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School serves 556 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 556 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 556 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3085 out of 4239 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 52% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 9% |
| Hispanic | 67% | 27% |
| Black | 14% | 17% |
| White | 13% | 43% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | New Rochelle City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Pelham Memorial High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Isaac E Young Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- New Rochelle Isaac E Young Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,190 student
0.6 miles
270 Centre Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4360 0.6 6-8 1,190 - New Rochelle Trinity Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 848 students
0.8 miles
180 Pelham Rd
New Rochelle, NY 10805
(914) 576-4440 0.8 K-5 848 - New Rochelle Columbus Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 802 students
1.0 miles
275 Washington Ave
New Rochelle, NY 10801
(914) 576-4401 1.0 K-5 802 - Pelham Siwanoy School Grades: K-5 | 284 students
1.0 miles
489 Siwanoy Pl
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-7650 1.0 K-5 284 - Pelham Colonial School Grades: K-5 | 323 students
1.1 miles
315 Highbrook Ave
Pelham, NY 10803
(914) 738-2680 1.1 K-5 323
School Reviews
| 5 - I used to attend this school before I moved a few years ago... to this day i still wish I had never left. - Posted by Student/Alumni - green |
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