Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School serves 424 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
37%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School?
424 students attend Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School?
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School offer ?
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School part of?
Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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