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Jefferson School

2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 380 students in grades 3-5, Jefferson School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jefferson School's student population of 380 students has declined by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
380 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 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 School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#420 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Jefferson School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jefferson School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Jefferson School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Jefferson School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Jefferson School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Jefferson School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
4%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Jefferson School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
69%
61%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Jefferson School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Jefferson School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas 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 School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Jefferson School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Jefferson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson School's ranking?
Jefferson School is ranked #420 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
380 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Jefferson School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of Independence School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 380 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 30%)
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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