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Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Great Bend, Kansas, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 301 students. The school is part of the Great Bend School District, which is ranked 219 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary consistently outperforms the Great Bend district and the state of Kansas in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 49.68% of Jefferson Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 26.76% for the Great Bend district and 33.55% for the state. The school's performance is particularly strong in Mathematics, with 54.93% of students proficient or better, compared to 23.04% for the Great Bend district and 31.6% for the state.

Jefferson Elementary has a strong performance across different student subgroups, including Hispanic students, White students, Special Education students, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. The school has consistently ranked in the top half of Kansas elementary schools, with a ranking of 157 out of 653 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. This performance is particularly impressive given that Jefferson Elementary has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, ranging from 44.67% to 48.84% over the past few years.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2716 24th
       Great Bend, KS  67530

(620) 793-1502

District: Great Bend

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Great Bend Middle School
High:    Great Bend High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  301

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
17.3%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.8% Help


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Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 157th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Great Bend:

SchoolDigger ranks Great Bend 219th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.95 39th 585 93.3%
2007 74.17 140th 600 76.7%
2008 67.49 221st 614 64.0%
2009 62.24 274th 621 55.9%
2010 73.30 136th 630 78.4%
2011 74.19 115th 631 81.8%
2012 72.18 143rd 660 78.3%
2013 71.79 184th 668 72.5%
2015 57.36 278th 678 59.0%
2016 52.99 310th 656 52.7%
2017 58.34 267th 659 59.5%
2018 65.20 202nd 656 69.2%
2019 67.68 188th 667 71.8%
2021 52.78 309th 670 53.9%
2022 63.50 213th 668 68.1%
2023 70.38 158th 660 76.1%
2024 70.33 157th 653 76.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.82 87th 296 70.6%
2024 93.29 10th 306 96.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.84 34th 512 93.4%
2019 69.19 104th 509 79.6%
2021 64.03 132nd 494 73.3%
2022 56.76 189th 512 63.1%
2023 65.87 135th 541 75.0%
2024 71.97 90th 546 83.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.74 226th 574 60.6%
2019 68.67 165th 591 72.1%
2021 51.36 295th 591 50.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.25 136th 575 76.3%
2019 60.51 202nd 586 65.5%
2021 52.65 278th 605 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.33 29th 229 87.3%
2022 66.15 53rd 254 79.1%
2023 60.00 68th 245 72.2%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.46 266th 574 53.7%
2019 58.88 218th 592 63.2%
2021 47.06 320th 587 45.5%
2022 61.88 188th 596 68.5%
2023 70.89 123rd 584 78.9%
2024 69.36 137th 579 76.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 276 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 283
1989 287 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1990 299 0 2 6 2 n/a n/a 0 309
1991 307 0 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1992 313 0 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1993 338 2 2 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1994 335 2 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1995 306 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1996 306 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1997 279 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1998 272 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1999 262 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2000 287 2 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 307 2 0 10 4 n/a n/a 0 323
2002 279 7 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2003 279 7 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2004 278 5 2 16 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2005 290 1 3 17 2 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 288 0 2 15 0 n/a n/a 8 313
2007 266 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 12 291
2008 266 9 2 18 1 n/a n/a 0 296
2009 286 7 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2010 252 2 0 38 2 0 8 0 302
2011 237 1 0 42 2 0 8 0 290
2012 247 0 0 42 1 0 10 0 300
2013 236 2 0 42 1 0 9 0 290
2014 228 7 1 49 1 0 11 0 297
2015 249 6 0 43 1 0 10 0 309
2016 237 9 0 43 0 0 5 0 294
2017 229 7 0 35 0 0 8 0 279
2018 230 7 0 46 1 0 9 0 293
2019 236 6 0 39 1 0 7 0 289
2020 214 6 0 41 0 0 9 0 270
2021 229 7 0 42 0 0 10 0 288
2022 231 3 0 50 2 0 14 0 300
2023 230 3 1 52 1 1 13 0 301

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 16.0 17.6 0
1989 294 16.0 18.3 n/a
1990 309 17.6 17.5 0
1991 318 16.7 19.0 n/a
1992 322 16.7 19.2 14.9
1993 349 16.7 20.9 12.3
1994 345 16.8 20.5 11.3
1995 309 17.0 18.2 15.2
1996 309 17.0 18.2 15.2
1997 280 17.5 16.0 18.2
1998 274 18.0 15.2 17.2
1999 265 18.6 14.2 20.8
2000 296 19.6 15.1 24.3
2001 323 20.3 15.9 26.6
2002 305 19.8 15.4 21.3
2003 305 19.8 15.4 21.3
2004 303 19.7 15.4 22.4
2005 313 19.9 15.7 25.2
2006 313 20.5 15.3 27.2
2007 291 22.0 13.2 34.4
2008 296 20.5 14.4 33.1
2009 315 20.4 15.4 33
2010 302 20.1 15.0 39.1
2011 290 20.1 14.4 42.4
2012 300 21.0 14.2 52.7
2013 290 20.2 14.3 49.7
2014 297 19.9 14.9 50.2
2015 309 20.0 15.4 52.8
2016 294 22.0 13.3 57.1
2017 279 18.8 14.8 54.8
2018 293 19.9 14.7 51.9
2019 289 19.9 14.5 48.1
2020 270 19.7 13.7 50
2021 288 19.9 14.4 47.2
2022 300 19.9 15.0 44.7
2023 301 19.8 15.2 48.8

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 16.0 17.6 0
1989 294 16.0 18.3 n/a
1990 309 17.6 17.5 0
1991 318 16.7 19.0 n/a
1992 322 16.7 19.2 14.9
1993 349 16.7 20.9 12.3
1994 345 16.8 20.5 11.3
1995 309 17.0 18.2 15.2
1996 309 17.0 18.2 15.2
1997 280 17.5 16.0 18.2
1998 274 18.0 15.2 17.2
1999 265 18.6 14.2 20.8
2000 296 19.6 15.1 24.3
2001 323 20.3 15.9 26.6
2002 305 19.8 15.4 21.3
2003 305 19.8 15.4 21.3
2004 303 19.7 15.4 22.4
2005 313 19.9 15.7 25.2
2006 313 20.5 15.3 27.2
2007 291 22.0 13.2 34.4
2008 296 20.5 14.4 33.1
2009 315 20.4 15.4 33
2010 302 20.1 15.0 39.1
2011 290 20.1 14.4 42.4
2012 300 21.0 14.2 52.7
2013 290 20.2 14.3 49.7
2014 297 19.9 14.9 50.2
2015 309 20.0 15.4 52.8
2016 294 22.0 13.3 57.1
2017 279 18.8 14.8 54.8
2018 293 19.9 14.7 51.9
2019 289 19.9 14.5 48.1
2020 270 19.7 13.7 50
2021 288 19.9 14.4 47.2
2022 300 19.9 15.0 44.7
2023 301 19.8 15.2 48.8

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,473 (13.0%) $9,817 (87.0%) $11,290

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

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 188th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 158th of 660 Elementary schools
 4.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)42.165.8
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)32.132.1
 0%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)76.373
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)49.745.4
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)31.758.3
 26.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)43.128.6
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)43.963.9
 20%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)36.828
 8.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)51.244.9
 6.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)28.634.2
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)6134.7
 26.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)3328.8
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)46.324.5
 21.9%
   5th Grade Science (Great Bend)22.621.7
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)5038.1
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Great Bend)35.225
 10.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)52.250
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Great Bend)36.630.1
 6.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students289301
 4.2%
African American63
 50%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic3952
 33.3%
Pacific Islander01
White236230
 2.5%
Two or More Races713
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.1%48.8%
 0.7%

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Students at Jefferson Elementary are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Great Bend Middle School
High : Great Bend High School

Jefferson Elementary ranks 157th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Jefferson Elementary.


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