Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson-morgan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson-Morgan El Sch's attendance zone covers the entire Jefferson school district, encompassing approximately 47.6 square miles in Jefferson, PA. Families typically experience a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Educational eXcellence + Caring Environment + Leadership = Success!
School Rankings
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson-morgan Elementary School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1749 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
16%
Black
n/a
14%
White
96%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson-morgan Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School is ranked #1749 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Jefferson-morgan Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson-morgan Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carmichaels Area El Center, Waynesburg Central El School, West Greene El Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson-morgan Elementary School?
391 students attend Jefferson-morgan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Jefferson-morgan Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson-morgan Elementary School?
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson-morgan Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jefferson-morgan Elementary School part of?
Jefferson-morgan Elementary School is part of Jefferson-Morgan School District.
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