Serving 376 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 63%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Arizona state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Math Proficiency: 65-69%
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 376 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)65-69%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
35%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
12%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
100%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 63% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% AZ state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
376 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Winslow Unified District (4387) School District.
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