Gettysburg Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Gettysburg Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gettysburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
n/a
Overview
Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Gettysburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 559 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
656 students
559 students


% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%


Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
27 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1873 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#4042 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
98
97
Grade 1 Students
87
72
Grade 2 Students
84
71
Grade 3 Students
83
75
Grade 4 Students
106
75
Grade 5 Students
89
83
Grade 6 Students
109
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%


% Asian
12%
11%


% Hispanic
48%
54%


% Black
2%
2%


% White
32%
28%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%


Diversity Score
0.66
0.62


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
50%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
24%

