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Jefferson Elementary School

1000 S. Alves Street
Henderson, KY 42420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 426 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#581 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
12%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
22%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
48%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Jefferson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #581 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Heights Elementary School, Spottsville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
426 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are Two or more races, and 12% of students are Hispanic.
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 Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Henderson County School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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