Jefferson Elementary School

1150 Central Ave N
Valley City, ND 58072
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 297 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20% in ND
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
297 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 459 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.21, which is less 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (ND)
#79 out of 459 schools
(Top 20%)
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60-64%
39%
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45-49%
42%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
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American Indian
1%
11%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
6%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
89%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
22%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #79 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% ND state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
297 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
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 Valley City 2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 297 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 5%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education

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