Jefferson Elementary School serves 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
16%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
29%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
36%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
194 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are American Indian, 11% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Black.
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 Eureka City Schools School District.
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