James Love Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend James Love Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Love Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, James Love Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
349 students
377 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1575 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#678 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
29
Kindergarten Students
67
73
Grade 1 Students
61
63
Grade 2 Students
60
70
Grade 3 Students
63
60
Grade 4 Students
65
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
7%
% Black
63%
45%
% White
23%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
8%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%