Jefferson Elementary School

1725 Irving St.
San Francisco, CA 94122
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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%
  • : 75%
  • : 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:

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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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
75%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
76%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Jefferson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1993-94 school year data.
Asian
48%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
24%
21%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 75%
  • : 76%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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