Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Mesa, Arizona, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 556. The school is part of the Mesa Unified District, which is ranked 179 out of 288 districts in Arizona and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Arizona elementary schools, with a ranking of 722 out of 904 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd-grade proficiency rates were 17% in ELA and 14% in Math, compared to the district averages of 38% and 38%, respectively. The school's performance on the AzSCI science assessment for 5th grade is also below the district and state averages, with a 34% proficiency rate in 2022-2023 compared to 32% and 34% for the district and state, respectively.

The nearby schools within the Mesa Unified District, such as Mendoza Elementary and O'Connor Elementary, generally perform better than Jefferson Elementary School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and higher rankings from SchoolDigger. However, the performance of these nearby schools is still below the state average in many cases, suggesting that the challenges faced by Jefferson Elementary School are not unique to the school but may be systemic within the district.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 120 S Jefferson Ave
       Mesa, AZ  85208-1018


(480) 472-8700

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
722nd of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,586 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Fremont Junior High School
High:    Skyline High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.4 Help
Number of students:  556

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.0%
White:
20.5%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 36th among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70%), White (20.5%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 17.4. 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $10,586, which is the 5th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 722nd of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 179th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 27.92 816th 1062 23.2%
2010 30.23 806th 1090 26.1%
2011 23.84 882nd 1075 18.0%
2012 30.61 880th 1141 22.9%
2013 32.82 863rd 1158 25.5%
2014 32.98 741st 1079 31.3%
2015 26.96 663rd 955 30.6%
2016 38.92 604th 1079 44.0%
2017 43.93 568th 1106 48.6%
2018 35.98 667th 1109 39.9%
2019 36.05 607th 1039 41.6%
2021 52.09 518th 1226 57.7%
2022 37.04 574th 1000 42.6%
2023 35.99 730th 1245 41.4%
2024 18.51 722nd 904 20.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.91 216th 1027 79.0%
2022 61.56 145th 444 67.3%
2023 76.31 79th 617 87.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.16 24th 975 97.5%
2023 37.46 220th 451 51.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.39 286th 417 31.4%
2021 40.34 623rd 1201 48.1%
2023 32.83 550th 820 32.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.35 388th 820 52.7%
2022 59.43 247th 618 60.0%
2023 45.36 559th 1116 49.9%
2024 33.79 347th 546 36.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.35 176th 423 58.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.68 588th 1023 42.5%
2019 25.77 616th 862 28.5%
2021 54.41 488th 1219 60.0%
2022 39.40 522nd 824 36.7%
2023 30.60 799th 1219 34.5%
2024 19.76 486th 593 18.0%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.10 70th 306 77.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.41 667th 1032 35.4%
2019 34.63 506th 850 40.5%
2021 48.59 553rd 1220 54.7%
2022 48.49 425th 830 48.8%
2023 39.71 666th 1216 45.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.89 190th 620 69.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.51 194th 895 78.3%
2022 62.79 106th 289 63.3%
2023 53.90 257th 607 57.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.28 517th 911 43.2%
2019 41.00 393rd 709 44.6%
2021 55.68 430th 1198 64.1%
2022 43.57 407th 716 43.2%
2023 38.36 687th 1170 41.3%
2024 34.61 287th 472 39.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.46 325th 654 50.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.08 509th 720 29.3%
2021 49.52 572nd 1161 50.7%
2023 27.71 785th 1024 23.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 832 8 5 150 4 n/a n/a -28 971
1989 872 6 8 171 13 n/a n/a -184 886
1990 795 3 8 157 17 n/a n/a -64 916
1991 814 4 9 177 16 n/a n/a -103 917
1992 711 6 7 149 12 n/a n/a 0 885
1993 753 6 5 170 14 n/a n/a 0 948
1994 747 9 5 168 14 n/a n/a 0 943
1995 680 12 3 186 7 n/a n/a 0 888
1996 680 12 3 186 7 n/a n/a 0 888
1997 652 20 4 181 4 n/a n/a 0 861
1998 592 20 7 227 8 n/a n/a 0 854
1999 561 13 4 261 2 n/a n/a 0 841
2000 516 11 7 268 4 n/a n/a 0 806
2001 477 15 7 301 5 n/a n/a 0 805
2002 447 10 5 340 14 n/a n/a 0 816
2003 447 10 5 340 14 n/a n/a 0 816
2004 434 15 8 359 19 n/a n/a 0 835
2005 345 16 9 378 14 n/a n/a 0 762
2006 292 16 15 404 13 n/a n/a 0 740
2007 249 23 7 433 15 n/a n/a 0 727
2008 216 24 10 454 15 n/a n/a 0 719
2009 200 16 12 422 12 n/a n/a 0 662
2010 178 19 14 357 9 n/a n/a 0 577
2011 144 11 5 376 6 0 0 0 542
2012 153 11 5 332 13 0 4 0 518
2013 153 9 1 361 11 0 6 0 541
2014 137 8 2 373 11 0 2 0 533
2015 119 13 2 368 8 0 3 0 513
2016 121 17 0 383 7 0 2 0 530
2017 122 7 0 373 6 0 10 0 518
2018 121 12 1 386 9 1 7 0 537
2019 110 15 1 378 6 0 7 0 517
2020 153 12 4 340 8 0 12 0 529
2021 110 13 3 333 6 0 11 0 476
2022 111 12 5 344 6 0 20 0 498
2023 114 20 1 389 9 0 23 0 556

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 971 41.5 23.3 n/a
1989 886 38.5 23.0 n/a
1990 916 38.0 24.1 n/a
1991 917 40.0 22.9 n/a
1992 885 40.6 21.7 n/a
1993 948 40.6 23.3 n/a
1994 943 43.5 21.7 n/a
1995 888 43.8 20.3 n/a
1996 888 43.8 20.3 n/a
1997 861 45.8 18.8 n/a
1998 854 45.4 18.8 n/a
1999 841 42.5 19.8 n/a
2000 806 44.8 18.0 n/a
2001 805 47.1 17.1 n/a
2002 816 41.6 19.6 71
2003 816 41.6 19.6 71
2004 835 40.4 20.7 83.8
2005 762 40.7 18.7 80.7
2006 740 40.6 18.2 89.7
2007 727 41.5 17.5 73.9
2008 719 37.0 19.4 80.3
2009 662 38.1 17.4 76.3
2010 577 33.9 17.0 84.1
2011 542 29.2 18.5 87.8
2012 518 29.9 17.3 86.7
2013 541 30.2 17.8 87.2
2014 533 30.4 17.5 86.3
2015 513 31.0 16.5 82.5
2016 530 31.0 17.0 88.1
2017 518 33.5 15.4 90.7
2018 537 32.0 16.7 85.8
2019 517 32.5 15.8 83.8
2020 529 30.5 17.3 78.8
2021 476 33.2 14.3 n/a
2022 498 32.6 15.2 28.1
2023 556 31.8 17.4 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 971 41.5 23.3 n/a
1989 886 38.5 23.0 n/a
1990 916 38.0 24.1 n/a
1991 917 40.0 22.9 n/a
1992 885 40.6 21.7 n/a
1993 948 40.6 23.3 n/a
1994 943 43.5 21.7 n/a
1995 888 43.8 20.3 n/a
1996 888 43.8 20.3 n/a
1997 861 45.8 18.8 n/a
1998 854 45.4 18.8 n/a
1999 841 42.5 19.8 n/a
2000 806 44.8 18.0 n/a
2001 805 47.1 17.1 n/a
2002 816 41.6 19.6 71
2003 816 41.6 19.6 71
2004 835 40.4 20.7 83.8
2005 762 40.7 18.7 80.7
2006 740 40.6 18.2 89.7
2007 727 41.5 17.5 73.9
2008 719 37.0 19.4 80.3
2009 662 38.1 17.4 76.3
2010 577 33.9 17.0 84.1
2011 542 29.2 18.5 87.8
2012 518 29.9 17.3 86.7
2013 541 30.2 17.8 87.2
2014 533 30.4 17.5 86.3
2015 513 31.0 16.5 82.5
2016 530 31.0 17.0 88.1
2017 518 33.5 15.4 90.7
2018 537 32.0 16.7 85.8
2019 517 32.5 15.8 83.8
2020 529 30.5 17.3 78.8
2021 476 33.2 14.3 n/a
2022 498 32.6 15.2 28.1
2023 556 31.8 17.4 72.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $195 (1.7%) $22 (0.2%) $413 (3.6%) $8,186 (72.3%) $2,917 (25.8%) $11,103 (98.1%) $11,321
2020 $849 (10.4%) $794 (9.7%) $2,492 (30.6%) $6,888 (84.5%) n/a $6,512 (79.9%) $8,155
2021 $1,178 (11.5%) $102 (1.0%) $2,457 (24.0%) $8,027 (78.5%) $925 (9.0%) $8,952 (87.5%) $10,231
2022 $1,087 (10.3%) $228 (2.2%) $2,402 (22.7%) $8,875 (83.8%) $395 (3.7%) $9,271 (87.6%) $10,586

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 607th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 730th of 1245 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students517556
 7.5%
African American1520
 33.3%
American Indian69
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic378389
 2.9%
Pacific Islander00
White110114
 3.6%
Two or More Races723
 228.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.8%72.8%
 10.9%


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Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 20.1% of Arizona elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 556 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Fremont Junior High School
High : Skyline High School

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 70% Hispanic, 21% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% African American, 2% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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