Jefferson Elementary School

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Jefferson Elementary School ranks 494 th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 303 students in grades PK-4 in Plymouth, Indiana, which is part of the Plymouth Community School Corporation district.

Jefferson Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (33.66%) compared to the district (34.23%) and the state (21.1%), and outperforms the district and state averages in several key ILEARN test areas, including 4th grade math where 59.62% of students are proficient or better, compared to 45.06% for the district and 48% for the state. However, the school has seen higher chronic absenteeism rates (11.0%) compared to the district average of 7.3%, and a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (67.99%) than the district average of 61.24%.

After being ranked in the bottom 25% of Indiana elementary schools for several years, Jefferson Elementary has seen a significant improvement in its statewide ranking, moving up to the 38.6th percentile in 2022-2023. While the school performs better than some nearby schools like Washington Discovery Academy, it still lags behind higher-performing schools like Webster Elementary and Menominee Elementary within the same district. By addressing areas for improvement, such as chronic absenteeism and English Language Arts proficiency, Jefferson Elementary has the potential to further enhance the educational experiences and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

401 E Klinger Ave
Plymouth, IN 46563

(574) 936-2443

District: Plymouth Community School Corp

SchoolDigger Rank:
494^th of 1,010 Indiana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,251

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Lincoln Junior High School
	Riverside Intermediate
High:	Plymouth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.8

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.5%

Hispanic:

30.9%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 51.1% of elementary schools in Indiana. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Plymouth Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (30.9%), two or more races (6.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Plymouth Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.8, which is the 2^nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Plymouth Community School Corp District. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Elementary School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $8,251, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Plymouth Community School Corp District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Plymouth Community School Corp:

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth Community School Corp 158^th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IN State Percentile
2005	43.25	638^th	959	33.5%
2006	48.25	583^rd	961	39.3%
2007	53.01	539^th	985	45.3%
2008	42.35	685^th	996	31.2%
2009	55.96	514^th	1003	48.8%
2010	72.54	256^th	1009	74.6%
2011	55.47	543^rd	1025	47.0%
2012	40.25	725^th	1015	28.6%
2013	69.38	315^th	1035	69.6%
2014	68.49	336^th	1036	67.6%
2015	54.71	522^nd	1040	49.8%
2016	51.18	597^th	1046	42.9%
2017	37.53	732^nd	1033	29.1%
2018	24.34	837^th	1027	18.5%
2019	28.99	790^th	1031	23.4%
2021	67.64	326^th	1016	67.9%
2022	54.18	494^th	1020	51.6%
2023	62.23	386^th	1016	62.0%
2024	53.04	494^th	1010	51.1%

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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Jefferson is a very family oriented school. They make me feel welcome when I visit. Close Quote

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	295	0	5	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1989	253	1	3	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
1990	295	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	314
1991	291	0	2	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	321
1992	286	0	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1993	271	0	2	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
1994	214	0	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
1995	248	0	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	1	269
1996	248	0	2	18	0	n/a	n/a	1	269
1997	239	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	1	251
1998	239	0	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
1999	234	0	1	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2000	213	0	1	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	237
2001	198	0	1	28	0	n/a	n/a	0	227
2002	201	1	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2003	201	1	1	45	0	n/a	n/a	0	248
2004	211	1	3	45	1	n/a	n/a	0	261
2005	213	4	3	36	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
2006	197	1	3	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	236
2007	221	1	0	52	1	n/a	n/a	13	288
2008	232	6	1	39	1	n/a	n/a	15	294
2009	221	7	2	55	1	n/a	n/a	19	305
2010	226	7	2	49	1	n/a	n/a	23	308
2011	236	3	2	53	3	0	10	0	307
2012	243	4	1	66	2	0	8	0	324
2013	227	3	0	67	3	0	8	0	308
2014	214	3	3	50	3	0	8	0	281
2015	242	2	3	60	2	0	6	0	315
2016	224	3	2	96	3	0	7	0	335
2017	221	4	2	93	3	0	5	0	328
2018	197	1	1	106	1	0	5	0	311
2019	194	3	2	102	1	0	5	0	307
2020	199	0	1	100	1	0	8	0	309
2021	173	2	2	98	1	0	8	0	284
2022	185	2	0	102	0	0	9	0	298
2023	190	4	0	102	0	0	7	0	303
2024	169	4	0	85	0	0	17	0	275

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	315	15.8	19.9	18.1
1989	292	16.5	17.6	20.5
1990	314	15.5	20.2	23.6
1991	321	15.5	20.7	22.1
1992	306	14.8	20.6	22.2
1993	308	14.2	21.7	27.9
1994	229	12.2	18.8	17.5
1995	269	13.6	19.8	32.5
1996	269	13.6	19.8	32.5
1997	251	13.6	18.5	20.4
1998	258	12.6	20.5	27.1
1999	249	12.6	19.8	30.5
2000	237	13.0	18.2	39.7
2001	227	12.5	18.2	42.3
2002	248	12.6	19.7	47.2
2003	248	12.6	19.7	47.2
2004	261	12.9	20.2	45.2
2005	256	12.7	20.2	43.8
2006	236	13.0	18.2	44.1
2007	288	n/a	n/a	48
2008	294	17.6	16.7	52.7
2009	305	17.5	17.4	60.8
2010	308	18.5	16.6	63.5
2011	307	16.7	18.3	56.7
2012	324	20.0	16.2	65.1
2013	308	19.0	16.2	63.6
2014	281	16.0	17.5	67.6
2015	315	15.0	21.0	62.2
2016	335	18.0	18.6	71.6
2017	328	18.0	18.2	68.6
2018	311	17.0	18.2	76.8
2019	307	17.0	18.0	72
2020	309	18.0	17.1	69.6
2021	284	19.0	14.9	69
2022	298	19.0	15.6	64.1
2023	303	19.5	15.5	68
2024	275	18.5	14.8	75.3

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	315	15.8	19.9	18.1
1989	292	16.5	17.6	20.5
1990	314	15.5	20.2	23.6
1991	321	15.5	20.7	22.1
1992	306	14.8	20.6	22.2
1993	308	14.2	21.7	27.9
1994	229	12.2	18.8	17.5
1995	269	13.6	19.8	32.5
1996	269	13.6	19.8	32.5
1997	251	13.6	18.5	20.4
1998	258	12.6	20.5	27.1
1999	249	12.6	19.8	30.5
2000	237	13.0	18.2	39.7
2001	227	12.5	18.2	42.3
2002	248	12.6	19.7	47.2
2003	248	12.6	19.7	47.2
2004	261	12.9	20.2	45.2
2005	256	12.7	20.2	43.8
2006	236	13.0	18.2	44.1
2007	288	n/a	n/a	48
2008	294	17.6	16.7	52.7
2009	305	17.5	17.4	60.8
2010	308	18.5	16.6	63.5
2011	307	16.7	18.3	56.7
2012	324	20.0	16.2	65.1
2013	308	19.0	16.2	63.6
2014	281	16.0	17.5	67.6
2015	315	15.0	21.0	62.2
2016	335	18.0	18.6	71.6
2017	328	18.0	18.2	68.6
2018	311	17.0	18.2	76.8
2019	307	17.0	18.0	72
2020	309	18.0	17.1	69.6
2021	284	19.0	14.9	69
2022	298	19.0	15.6	64.1
2023	303	19.5	15.5	68
2024	275	18.5	14.8	75.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$594 (9.1%)	$5,935 (90.9%)	$6,530
2020	$583 (8.9%)	$5,971 (91.1%)	$6,554
2021	$860 (11.2%)	$6,834 (88.8%)	$7,694
2022	$867 (10.5%)	$7,384 (89.5%)	$8,251

Data source: Indiana Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 790^th of 1031 Elementary schools	Ranks 386^th of 1016 Elementary schools	38.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	25.6	49	23.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Community School Corp)	34.9	33.8	1.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	46.3	39.7	6.6%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	48.8	62.8	14%
3rd Grade Math (Plymouth Community School Corp)	42.1	47.4	5.3%
3rd Grade Math (Indiana)	58.7	53.1	5.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	23.8	31.6	7.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth Community School Corp)	37.3	34.1	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)	45.8	40.3	5.5%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	54.8	63.2	8.4%
4th Grade Math (Plymouth Community School Corp)	45.2	45.5	0.3%
4th Grade Math (Indiana)	54	48.8	5.2%
4th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)	33.3	29	4.3%
4th Grade Science (Plymouth Community School Corp)	34.4	28	6.4%
4th Grade Science (Indiana)	46.3	37	9.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	307	303	1.3%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	102	102
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	190	2.1%
Two or More Races	5	7	40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72%	68%	4%

Schools Near Jefferson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2024)							ILEARN Math (2024)							ILEARN Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 4th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 3rd Grade	ILEARN Math 4th Grade	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	401 E Klinger Ave	Plymouth	46563	Marshall County	Plymouth Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 936-2443	275	19	14.8	75.3%	169 (61.5%)	4 (1.5%)	85 (30.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (6.2%)	53	494^th of 1010 public elementary schools	51.1%		62.2	386^th of 1016 public elementary schools	62.0%	108	23.5	51.9					37.9	41.2	59.6					50.5		$8,251	$867	$7,384
Washington Discovery Academy	Public	K-4	1500 Lake Ave	Plymouth	46563	Marshall County	Plymouth Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 936-4072	245	18	14.0	75.1%	104 (42.4%)	1 (0.4%)	137 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	33.8	685^th of 1010 public elementary schools	32.2%		29.4	735^th of 1016 public elementary schools	27.7%	50	31.3	30.8					31.0	41.7	32.7					37.0		$9,227	$658	$8,569
Webster Elementary School	Public	K-4	1101 S Michigan St	Plymouth	46563	Marshall County	Plymouth Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 936-2520	302	20	15.1	57.9%	186 (61.6%)	3 (1.0%)	99 (32.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.3%)	69.7	302^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	70.1%		44	597^th of 1016 public elementary schools	41.2%	295	53.9	41.5					47.7	70.8	47.7					59.2		$8,038	$603	$7,435
Menominee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	815 Discovery Ln	Plymouth	46563	Marshall County	Plymouth Community School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 936-2001	377	22	17.5	54.6%	270 (71.6%)	6 (1.6%)	88 (23.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.2%)	54	481^st of 1010 public elementary schools	52.4%		41.9	620^th of 1016 public elementary schools	39.0%	139	36.4	46.9					41.5	53.0	40.6					46.9		$8,087	$733	$7,354
Argos Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Yearick Ave	Argos	46501	Marshall County	Argos Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 892-5136	350	16	21.8	58.9%	306 (87.4%)	5 (1.4%)	30 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.6%)	45	580^th of 1010 public elementary schools	42.6%		59.8	421^st of 1016 public elementary schools	58.6%	159	21.8	46.7	28.0				31.3	27.3	60.0	46.0				43.3	34.0	$10,411	$2,843	$7,569
LaVille Elementary School	Public	K-6	12645 Tyler Rd	Lakeville	46536	St. Joseph County	Union-North United School Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 784-2311	651	41	15.8	53.0%	588 (90.3%)	5 (0.8%)	41 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	39.6	635^th of 1010 public elementary schools	37.1%		54.9	480^th of 1016 public elementary schools	52.8%	155	24.7	35.1	28.2	34.6			30.6	44.3	44.3	28.2	38.5			39.4	23.1	$9,872	$1,264	$8,608
Bremen Elementary/Middle School	Public	PK, KG-8	700 W South St	Bremen	46506	Marshall County	Bremen Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 546-3554	1,038	65	15.9	52.7%	684 (65.9%)	3 (0.3%)	318 (30.6%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (2.4%)	66.5	338^th of 1010 public elementary schools	66.5%		68.4	319^th of 1016 public elementary schools	68.6%	19	33.7	44.3	42.5	40.2	40.2	37.5	39.7	65.3	49.1	57.6	44.7	43.1	42.5	49.8	49.1	$8,803	$693	$8,110
Triton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	200 Triton Dr	Bourbon	46504	Marshall County	Triton School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 342-2355	520	33	15.7	52.9%	474 (91.2%)	6 (1.2%)	28 (5.4%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	56	461^st of 1010 public elementary schools	54.4%		57.1	459^th of 1016 public elementary schools	54.8%	2	23.7	35.3	30.1	56.1			35.7	40.8	52.9	39.7	53.0			46.3	53.4	$8,153	$645	$7,508
Culver Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	401 School	Culver	46511	Marshall County	Culver Community Schools Corp	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 842-3389	427	31	14.0	61.1%	359 (84.1%)	7 (1.6%)	34 (8.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	66.3	340^th of 1010 public elementary schools	66.3%		53.5	497^th of 1016 public elementary schools	51.1%	157	46.6	55.1	44.1				48.2	55.9	63.3	36.7				51.2	39.0	$13,112	$1,944	$11,168
Walkerton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	805 Washington St	Walkerton	46574	St. Joseph County	John Glenn School Corporation	No	No	No	Yes	(574) 586-3186	592	35	16.7	57.6%	544 (91.9%)	6 (1.0%)	28 (4.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	81.9	162^nd of 1010 public elementary schools	84.0%		81.7	162^nd of 1016 public elementary schools	84.1%		49.4	55.3	58.2	37.0			50.2	61.8	68.4	68.0	61.6			64.9	62.8	$8,331	$810	$7,521

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 275 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Lincoln Junior High School
Middle : Riverside Intermediate
High : Plymouth High School

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 61% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks 494^th of 1010 Indiana elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Plymouth Community School Corp

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