Jefferson Elementary School
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(509) 332-2617
Jefferson Elementary School serves 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%) for the 2017-18 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% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 537 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,039 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 Testing Rank | #546 out of 2039 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 51% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | 8% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 23% |
| Black | 3% | 4% |
| White | 67% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 8% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Pullman Pullman High School Math: 54% | Reading: 88%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 840 students10
0.4 miles
510 Nw Greyhound Way
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 332-1551 0.4 9-12 840 - Pullman Sunnyside Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 68%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 440 students10
0.9 miles
425 Sw Shirley
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-1800 0.9 PK-5 440 - Pullman Lincoln Middle School Math: 67% | Reading: 74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 640 students10
1.4 miles
315 Se Crestview
Pullman, WA 99163
(509) 334-3411 1.4 6-8 640 - Pullman Franklin Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 470 students10
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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