Jefferson Elementary School serves 138 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 71%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-49% (which was lower than the Virginia state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 69% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
138 students
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20-29%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-49%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2005–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
20%
Black
64%
21%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
31%
44%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2005–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 71% VA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% VA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
138 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Sussex County Public Schools.
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