Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(559)327-7000
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 642 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 642 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 642 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 has increased from 27:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2528 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 33% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clovis Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Clovis High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Clark Intermediate (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gettysburg Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Clovis Clovis High School Grades: 9-12 | 2904 students
0.6 miles
1055 Fowler Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559)327-1000 0.6 9-12 2904 - Clovis Gettysburg Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 672 students
0.6 miles
2100 Gettysburg Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559)327-6900 0.6 K-6 672 - Clovis Clovis Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 707 students
0.7 miles
1100 Armstrong Ave.
Clovis, CA 93611
(559)327-6100 0.7 K-6 707 - Clovis Sierra Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 527 students
1.2 miles
510 Barstow Ave.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559)327-7900 1.2 K-6 527 - Clovis Clark Intermediate Grades: 7-8 | 1554 students
1.3 miles
902 Fifth St.
Clovis, CA 93612
(559)327-1500 1.3 7-8 1554
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