Jefferson Elementary School

221 Old Hernandez Rd.
Paicines, CA 95043
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 3 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1% in CA)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 3 students has declined by 62% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
3 students
This chart displays total students of Jefferson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
This chart displays the total teachers of Jefferson Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
(17-18)
≥50%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(16-17)
<50%
48%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jefferson Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
7%
8%
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?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
3 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Jefferson Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 3 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
  • : ≥50% (Top 1%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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