Serving 735 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jefferson ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 735 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary serves the southeast part of Sacramento, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson's student population of 735 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
735 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jefferson ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson is 0.73, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8414 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
15%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
45%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson's ranking?
Jefferson is ranked #8414 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Jefferson often compared to?
Jeffersonis often viewed alongside schools like Bannon Creek, American Lakes, Heron by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson?
735 students attend Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jefferson students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 15% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson?
Jefferson has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jefferson offer ?
Jefferson offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jefferson part of?
Jefferson is part of Natomas Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Jefferson located?
Jefferson is located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 39 other public schools located in North Sacramento.
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