Jefferson Elementary School vs. James Love Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or James Love 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
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James Love Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James Love Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
425 students
356 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1020 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
1
9
Kindergarten Students
73
57
Grade 1 Students
86
71
Grade 2 Students
78
61
Grade 3 Students
61
59
Grade 4 Students
66
43
Grade 5 Students
60
56
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
8%
14%
% Black
45%
54%
% White
38%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
