Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(803) 593-7180
Jefferson Elementary School serves 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in South Carolina 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 15:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Jefferson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 543 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 543 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,142 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (SC) |
Overall Testing Rank | #782 out of 1142 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 45% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 1% | 2% |
Hispanic | 15% | 9% |
Black | 20% | 34% |
White | 60% | 51% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.62 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 62% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 5% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Aiken 01 School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, SC Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Aiken County Career Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Langley-bath-clearwater Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Warrenville Langley-bath-clearwater Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 562 students
0.4 miles
29 Lions Trail
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7260 0.4 6-8 562 - Warrenville Aiken County Career Center Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
1.2 miles
2455 Jefferson Davis Highway
Warrenville, SC 29851
(803) 593-7300 1.2 10-12 n/a - Aiken Horse Creek Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 557 students
1.2 miles
1200 Tooleback Road
Aiken, SC 29803
(803) 226-0160 1.2 PK-8 557 - Graniteville Midland Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,438 student
1.9 miles
227 Mustang Drive
Graniteville, SC 29829
(803) 593-7100 1.9 9-12 1,438 - Beech Island Clearwater Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 487 students
2.1 miles
4552 Augusta Road
Beech Island, SC 29842
(803) 593-7240 2.1 PK-5 487
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