Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(785) 717-4550
Jefferson Elementary School serves 182 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 182 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 182 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,265 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
Overall Testing Rank | #291 out of 1265 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 20% |
| Black | 14% | 7% |
| White | 50% | 64% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 10% | 5% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 34% | 10% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Geary County Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Junction City Senior High School (5.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Fort Riley Middle School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Morris Hill Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Riley Morris Hill Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 189 students
0.8 miles
4400 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4650 0.8 PK-5 189 - Fort Riley Fort Riley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 606 students
0.9 miles
4020 First Division Rd
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4500 0.9 6-8 606 - Fort Riley Ware Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 523 students
1.1 miles
6795 Thomas Avenue
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4600 1.1 K-5 523 - Fort Riley Fort Riley Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 430 students
2.5 miles
28000 Rifle Range Road
Fort Riley, KS 66442
(785) 717-4450 2.5 K-5 430 - Ft. Riley Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 620 students
2.5 miles
27500 Rifle Range Rd
Ft. Riley, KS 66641
(785) 717-6500 2.5 K-5 620
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