Jefferson Elementary School vs. Palisades Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or Palisades 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
Overview
Serving 607 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School 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 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 385 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palisades Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
607 students
385 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
20:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
102
Grade 1 Students
104
53
Grade 2 Students
86
48
Grade 3 Students
88
58
Grade 4 Students
111
56
Grade 5 Students
107
68
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
92%
24%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
2%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
14%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%