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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
425 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 425 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
