Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(402) 644-2546
Jefferson Elementary School serves 233 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Jefferson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 233 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 233 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #566 out of 913 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 7% |
| White | 54% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norfolk School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Norfolk Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Norfolk Junior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norfolk Norfolk Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,324 student
0.5 miles
801 Riverside Blvd
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2529 0.5 9-12 1,324 - Norfolk Lincoln Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 273 students
0.6 miles
310 S 3rd St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2550 0.6 PK-4 273 - Norfolk Norfolk Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 648 students
0.6 miles
1221 N 1st St
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2569 0.6 5-6 648 - Norfolk Norfolk Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 615 students
0.9 miles
510 Pasewalk Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2516 0.9 7-8 615 - Norfolk Grant Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 225 students
1.0 miles
1106 Philip Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 644-2544 1.0 PK-4 225
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