Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(509)332-2617
- Jefferson Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 46%.
School Overview
- Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,028 schools in Washington (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.52, 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 (WA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #461 out of 2028 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 51% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 2% | 4% |
| White | 67% | 54% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pullman School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jefferson Elementary School is Pullman High School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sunnyside Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pullman Pullman High School Grades: 9-12 | 840 students
0.4 miles
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509)332-1551 0.4 9-12 840 - Pullman Sunnyside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 440 students
0.9 miles
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509)334-1800 0.9 PK-5 440 - Pullman Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 640 students
1.4 miles
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509)334-3411 1.4 6-8 640 - Pullman Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 470 students
1.7 miles
850 Se Klemgard
Pullman, WA 99163
(509)334-5641 1.7 K-5 470 - Moscow West Park Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 195 students
8.1 miles
510 Home Street
Moscow, ID 83843
(208)882-2714 8.1 K-2 195
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