Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
265 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-24%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
71%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
265 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Sherman Independent School District.
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