Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45-49%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
24%
22%
Black
14%
7%
White
53%
61%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
36%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
217 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools School District.
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