Jefferson Elementary School

37555 Carol Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
#2191 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
36%
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31%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
9%
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Black
10%
18%
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White
71%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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0.47
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #2191 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holden Elementary School, Harwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
398 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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