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 was 20-24% (which was lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the California state average of 51%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (19-20)
383 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
12%
Hispanic
(19-20)85%
55%
Black
(19-20)7%
5%
White
(19-20)4%
23%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)1%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA 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 40% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
383 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Pasadena Unified School District.
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