Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2014)

9436 Mayes St
Jarratt, VA 23867
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
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (VA)
(12-13)
20-29%
71%
(12-13)
40-49%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
4%
19%
Black
64%
22%
White
31%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
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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