Serving 725 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Jefferson Pk-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 725 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson Pk-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jefferson Pk-8 School's student population of 725 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
725 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson Pk-8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Pk-8 School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2778 out of 3241 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
7%
Black
48%
17%
White
28%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
17%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Pk-8 School's ranking?
Jefferson Pk-8 School is ranked #2778 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Jefferson Pk-8 School often compared to?
Jefferson Pk-8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Pk-8 School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Pk-8 School?
725 students attend Jefferson Pk-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson Pk-8 School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Pk-8 School?
Jefferson Pk-8 School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Pk-8 School offer ?
Jefferson Pk-8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Jefferson Pk-8 School part of?
Jefferson Pk-8 School is part of Warren City School District.
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