Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary serves the southwest part of Cape Girardeau, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 34 square miles. Families typically drive about 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 494 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
17%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
6%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1911 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alma Schrader Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
494 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
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 Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Cape Girardeau 63 School District.
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