Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1216 W Third Ave.
El Dorado, KS 67042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jefferson Elementary School serves 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
82%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.32
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
159 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of El Dorado School District.

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