Serving 205 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Jefferson International Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
48%
9%
Black
41%
18%
White
5%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Jefferson International Academy School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MI state average).
How many students attend Jefferson International Academy Elementary School?
205 students attend Jefferson International Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson International Academy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson International Academy Elementary School?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson International Academy Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Jefferson International Academy Elementary School part of?
Jefferson International Academy Elementary School is part of Jefferson International Academy School District.
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.
