Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(704)476-8390
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%.
Top Placements
Jefferson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2008) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 396 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NC) |
| Overall School Rank | #683 out of 2,538 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 17% |
| Black | 48% | 26% |
| White | 39% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cleveland County s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is North Shelby (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Shelby (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Marion Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Shelby Marion Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 332 students
1.2 miles
410 Forest Hill Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704)476-8381 1.2 PK-4 332 - Shelby North Shelby Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 107 students
1.2 miles
1205 Northside Drive
Shelby, NC 28150
(704)476-8230 1.2 PK-12 107 - Shelby Cleveland Echs Grades: 9-13 | 210 students
1.9 miles
1800 E. Marion Street
Shelby, NC 28152
(704)669-4710 1.9 9-13 210 - Shelby Shelby Intermediate Grades: 5-6 | 471 students
1.9 miles
220 S Post Road
Shelby, NC 28152
(704)476-8371 1.9 5-6 471 - Shelby Shelby Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 460 students
2.0 miles
1480 South Dekalb Street
Shelby, NC 28152
(704)476-8328 2.0 7-8 460
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