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Jefferson Elementary

Near Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 47.1/100

Jefferson Elementary has 18 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 47.1/100 — 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Corral Hollow Elementary at 74/100, where 47.8% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $13,119 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 3 schools show positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.2%, below the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
43.9
30.1 – 74.0
Avg Exceeded %
23.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
13.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryDeveloping
47.0/100
1423.7%14.0%
MiddleDeveloping
47.6/100
421.3%10.7%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Jefferson Elementary, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
47.0
avg score · 14 schools
+11 more elementary schools
Middle
47.6
avg score · 4 schools
Jefferson
Strong
72/100
+1 more middle schools

District Analysis

Strongest level: Jefferson Elementary's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 47.6.

Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.7pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.

Consistency: Score range of 43.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.

Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 13.2%, 4.9pp above the state average of 18.1%.

Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.

Top school: Corral Hollow Elementary leads the district at 74 with 47.8% exceeding standard.

How we score · Scope Score methodology

School archetypes in Jefferson Elementary

6 On the Rise3 Growth Engine2 Culture First7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 9 schools in Jefferson Elementary are classified as On the Rise (6) or Growth Engine (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Student demographics

Hispanic
40.2%
White
8.1%
Asian
22.7%
Black
1.8%
Other
27.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
41%
Economic need indicator · district avg

District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data

District Funding

Jefferson Elementary spends $13,119 per student in current expenditures — $1,695 below the state average of $14,815.

Per-Pupil Spending
$13,119
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
5,597
Students for funding calc
2019–2020 Trend
↑ 26.8%
$10,350 → $13,119
Spending Efficiency
3.59
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 65%Support 32%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$63,836–$117,582
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
150
Full-time equivalent teachers

CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25

Elementary Schools (14)

Jefferson Elementary has 14 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.0 — 3.2 points above the state average of 43.8. 1 of 14 elementary schools score above 70.

Growth is essentially flat at -0.7pp.

The highest-scoring elementary school is Corral Hollow Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 47.8% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Corral Hollow Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Growth Engine
47.8%Strong
74/100
2Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Growth Engine
40.1%Solid
65/100
3Thomas Edison Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
31.3%Solid
60/100
4Garden Village Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Growth Engine
18.8%Developing
47/100
5Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
18.3%Developing
46/100
6Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Culture First
18.8%Developing
44/100
7Tom Hawkins Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
44/100
8Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Culture First
20.4%Developing
43/100
9John F. Kennedy Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
23.0%Developing
41/100
10Westlake Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
21.5%Developing
41/100
11Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
15.2%Developing
40/100
12Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
17.6%Developing
40/100
13George Washington Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
22.2%Developing
39/100
14Daniel Webster Elementary
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
34/100

Middle Schools (4)

Jefferson Elementary has 4 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.6 — 7.1 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 4 middle schools score above 70.

District-wide growth averages +3.3pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.

The highest-scoring middle school is Jefferson with a Scope Score of 72 and 42.7% exceeding standard.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jefferson
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
42.7%Strong
72/100
2Fernando Rivera Intermediate
Jefferson Elementary Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
46/100
3Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
14.7%Developing
42/100
4Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
10.0%Developing
30/100

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Jefferson Elementary

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How resources are distributed across schools within the district

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Is Jefferson Elementary a good school district?
Jefferson Elementary has 18 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.1/100, which is 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 23.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Jefferson Elementary?
The highest-scoring school in Jefferson Elementary is Corral Hollow Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 47.8% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Jefferson Elementary spend per student?
Jefferson Elementary spends $13,119 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Jefferson Elementary?
Teacher salaries in Jefferson Elementary range from $63,836–$117,582 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.