Jefferson Elementary

Overview

Admission Probability
13.7%
Student:Teacher
20:1
Diversity Rank
28
API Rank
9

Public School

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Specialty: Coed; General Education

1725 Irving Street
San Francisco, CA 94122
p: 415.759.2821
Email: sch644@sfusd.edu
Website: Visit School Website

Jefferson School has a culturally diverse student body. We provide a comprehensive curriculum that stresses academic excellence for our student population.

A special feature is our arts education program which provides studens the chance to explore many areas of the visual and performing arts guided by professional artists and assisted by fine school programs.

With an outstanding teaching staff, wonderful children and terrific parents, we think Jefferson is truly a fine school. Our teachers recognize the importance of professional development. they attend conferences and workshops in order to improve and enhance their teaching skills.

Test Assessments

Academic Performance Index (API)

  • API Score: 893
  • API Ranking Index: 9

California Standards Test (STAR)

  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (Math): 81.8 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (English): 70.8 %
  • STAR Students Scoring Proficient/Above (History): N/A

Student Body

  • Enrollment: 479
  • Student to Teacher Ratio: 20.10
  • Male / Female Ratio: 50.9% M / 49.1% F
  • Diversity Index: 28.00
  • English Language Learners: 37.80
  • Average Daily Attendance: 97.5 %
    • Excused Absences: 1.9 %
    • Unexcused Absences: 0.6 %
  • Immunization Exemptions: 0.0 %
  • Drop-out Rate: N/A

Student Demographics

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Faculty

  • Total Number of Teachers (FTE): 23.80
  • Average Years of Service: 14.40 years
  • Average Age of Teachers: 43.10 years
  • Average Annual Teacher's Salary: $63,563.00

Programs

  • Technology:
    • Total Number of Computers: 75
    • Students per Computer: 6.40
    • Rooms with Internet Access: 22
  • Special Education: 6.3 % of Students
  • GATE: 11.3 % of Students
  • Free or Reduced Lunch: 41.3 % of Students

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