Serving 616 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 616 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary serves the southwest part of Santa Ana, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.5 miles to the zone's edge, which extends up to 2.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 616 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
616 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6062 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
91%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #6062 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wallace R. Davis Elementary School, Palisades Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
616 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Santa Ana Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson Elementary School located?
Jefferson Elementary School is located in the Thornton Park neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Thornton Park.
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