Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 75%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)75%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
48%
12%
Hispanic
10%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawton Alternative Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
486 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than 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 San Francisco Unified School District.
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