Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 554. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with impressive academic performance that exceeds district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels.

Jefferson Elementary's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science that are significantly higher than the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district and the state of North Carolina. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd-grade Mathematics proficiency rate was 85.4%, compared to 60% for the district and 62.7% for the state. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 47.65% White, 28.52% African American, 10.47% Hispanic, and 5.05% Asian, is also a strength, as Jefferson Elementary has consistently high rankings for various student subgroups, including Female Students, African American Students, and Special Education Students.

While some nearby schools, such as Whitaker Elementary and Vienna Elementary, also have strong academic performance, Jefferson Elementary stands out with its consistently higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's ability to outperform the district and state averages, as well as many of the surrounding schools, is a testament to the quality of education provided and the school's commitment to promoting equitable outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4000 Jefferson School Lane
       Winston Salem, NC  27106-4494


(336) 703-4215

District: Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
136th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,794 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Thomas Jefferson Middle
High:    Early College of Forsyth County
    Middle College of Forsyth County
    Mount Tabor High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  554

Racial breakdown:

White:
47.7%
African American:
28.5%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 91% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 8th among 42 ranked elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (47.7%), African American (28.5%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.4% 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 is 13.6, which is the 21st best among 42 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $9,794. 28 elementary schools in the Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 136th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools 164th of 242 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 91.54 29th 1276 97.7%
2007 90.25 31st 1293 97.6%
2008 94.75 15th 1324 98.9%
2009 92.14 12th 1354 99.1%
2010 87.42 78th 1363 94.3%
2011 90.79 21st 1381 98.5%
2012 85.52 100th 1388 92.8%
2013 96.58 25th 1403 98.2%
2014 91.76 78th 1390 94.4%
2015 94.14 31st 1440 97.8%
2016 88.44 107th 1425 92.5%
2017 80.62 215th 1429 85.0%
2018 81.11 207th 1434 85.6%
2019 83.83 179th 1473 87.8%
2021 77.60 276th 1489 81.5%
2022 80.91 233rd 1514 84.6%
2023 83.21 193rd 1502 87.2%
2024 88.28 136th 1505 91.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 88.77 44th 801 94.5%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.03 376th 1332 71.8%
2019 72.98 266th 1361 80.5%
2021 55.81 484th 1329 63.6%
2022 74.57 214th 1366 84.3%
2023 67.80 357th 1437 75.2%
2024 85.66 89th 1450 93.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.15 223rd 1405 84.1%
2019 75.73 287th 1424 79.8%
2021 80.69 214th 1440 85.1%
2022 85.85 144th 1458 90.1%
2023 86.34 130th 1459 91.1%
2024 88.93 107th 1455 92.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.55 169th 897 81.2%
2019 69.23 157th 878 82.1%
2021 56.32 200th 646 69.0%
2022 57.69 181st 634 71.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.53 229th 612 62.6%
2021 76.58 46th 494 90.7%
2022 60.01 239th 500 52.2%
2023 69.04 18th 582 96.9%
2024 57.52 351st 669 47.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.23 242nd 1413 82.9%
2019 86.99 133rd 1430 90.7%
2021 71.06 374th 1444 74.1%
2022 72.60 343rd 1464 76.6%
2023 76.78 271st 1461 81.5%
2024 84.13 173rd 1464 88.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.98 52nd 99 47.5%
2019 69.84 37th 106 65.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.18 122nd 927 86.8%
2019 84.49 74th 949 92.2%
2021 84.03 80th 896 91.1%
2022 79.05 104th 927 88.8%
2023 88.26 56th 933 94.0%
2024 89.07 42nd 924 95.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.23 57th 851 93.3%
2024 65.38 269th 951 71.7%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.66 120th 1178 89.8%
2019 87.48 81st 1183 93.2%
2021 76.30 234th 1172 80.0%
2022 79.11 201st 1194 83.2%
2023 77.08 222nd 1183 81.2%
2024 87.54 86th 1166 92.6%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Open Quote Today I go to pick up my child and she was unable to be located. I arranged for her to be a car rider from Hale’s classroom. I arrived 15 prior to dismissal and am asking for her at the front entrance to the building upon dismissal. They’re calling her on the intercom. No response from my daughter. I searched the entire school. Finally I left to find the bus that she rides three days out of the week. She then calls me, stating she was on the bus and has gotten off, all alone. So disappointed this year in the staff. Third occurrence with this instructor. I’ve spoken to leadership to reassign my daughter to another instructor earlier in the year without success. I want to advocate for teachers to have raised but with this effort...I’m starting to understand. Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Open Quote Despite the "high honors and ratings" that this school has received, the leadership is terrible. The principal has treated us very poorly since our son started there, and the teachers have not been much better. She has been resistant and defensive towards us regarding our son and is not familiar with her own school policy. She is very unwilling to share information about our own son with us. We are extremely disappointed that the school board would allow this kind of leadership to continue. Close Quote



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 218 140 3 1 0 n/a n/a 25 387
1989 259 150 7 0 0 n/a n/a 16 432
1990 302 145 2 4 1 n/a n/a 27 481
1991 355 169 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1992 376 167 3 1 0 n/a n/a -3 544
1993 399 174 6 2 0 n/a n/a 7 588
1994 423 172 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 459 173 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1996 459 173 4 1 1 n/a n/a 0 638
1997 513 177 8 3 3 n/a n/a 0 704
1998 504 119 13 5 3 n/a n/a 0 644
1999 554 108 14 28 2 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 579 106 30 44 2 n/a n/a 0 761
2001 569 87 27 50 2 n/a n/a 0 735
2002 580 98 36 78 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2003 580 98 36 78 0 n/a n/a 0 792
2004 548 104 41 77 0 n/a n/a 0 770
2005 542 103 47 60 1 n/a n/a 0 753
2006 533 116 50 62 1 n/a n/a 0 762
2007 519 85 46 51 1 n/a n/a 33 735
2008 498 95 58 48 3 n/a n/a 28 730
2009 480 136 58 38 4 n/a n/a 0 716
2010 479 142 47 43 3 n/a n/a 0 714
2011 454 92 30 50 4 0 38 0 668
2012 394 113 34 61 2 0 33 0 637
2013 368 116 41 61 1 0 25 0 612
2014 318 116 43 49 1 0 29 0 556
2015 266 125 48 49 2 1 27 0 518
2016 260 144 55 51 2 2 20 0 534
2017 244 164 69 59 2 1 25 0 564
2018 244 167 67 50 2 1 25 0 556
2019 248 165 70 42 1 1 27 0 554
2020 275 160 69 37 1 0 35 0 577
2021 239 141 66 47 1 1 33 0 528
2022 253 145 34 56 1 2 39 0 530
2023 264 158 28 58 1 0 45 0 554

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 387 32.0 12.0 29.2
1989 432 32.0 13.5 18.8
1990 481 32.0 15.0 27.2
1991 529 32.0 16.5 24.8
1992 544 40.0 13.6 21
1993 588 49.0 12.0 28.4
1994 602 52.0 11.6 25.7
1995 638 57.0 11.2 21.9
1996 638 57.0 11.2 21.9
1997 704 57.0 12.4 21
1998 644 63.0 10.2 21.3
1999 706 63.0 11.2 14.6
2000 761 63.0 12.1 13.5
2001 735 63.0 11.7 15.5
2002 792 63.0 12.6 17.8
2003 792 63.0 12.6 17.8
2004 770 63.0 12.2 21.6
2005 753 63.0 12.0 18.6
2006 762 63.0 12.1 17.2
2007 735 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 730 54.1 13.5 19.5
2009 716 53.5 13.4 17.5
2010 714 51.3 13.9 20.9
2011 668 47.8 13.9 21
2012 637 44.3 14.3 26.5
2013 612 43.9 13.9 27.8
2014 556 40.5 13.7 30.4
2015 518 35.0 14.8 29.3
2016 534 31.0 17.2 30.5
2017 564 33.1 17.0 34
2018 556 38.4 14.4 32
2019 554 36.4 15.1 32.5
2020 577 36.4 15.8 32.6
2021 528 37.8 13.9 27.5
2022 530 38.4 13.7 28.9
2023 554 40.6 13.6 42.4

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 387 32.0 12.0 29.2
1989 432 32.0 13.5 18.8
1990 481 32.0 15.0 27.2
1991 529 32.0 16.5 24.8
1992 544 40.0 13.6 21
1993 588 49.0 12.0 28.4
1994 602 52.0 11.6 25.7
1995 638 57.0 11.2 21.9
1996 638 57.0 11.2 21.9
1997 704 57.0 12.4 21
1998 644 63.0 10.2 21.3
1999 706 63.0 11.2 14.6
2000 761 63.0 12.1 13.5
2001 735 63.0 11.7 15.5
2002 792 63.0 12.6 17.8
2003 792 63.0 12.6 17.8
2004 770 63.0 12.2 21.6
2005 753 63.0 12.0 18.6
2006 762 63.0 12.1 17.2
2007 735 n/a n/a 18.4
2008 730 54.1 13.5 19.5
2009 716 53.5 13.4 17.5
2010 714 51.3 13.9 20.9
2011 668 47.8 13.9 21
2012 637 44.3 14.3 26.5
2013 612 43.9 13.9 27.8
2014 556 40.5 13.7 30.4
2015 518 35.0 14.8 29.3
2016 534 31.0 17.2 30.5
2017 564 33.1 17.0 34
2018 556 38.4 14.4 32
2019 554 36.4 15.1 32.5
2020 577 36.4 15.8 32.6
2021 528 37.8 13.9 27.5
2022 530 38.4 13.7 28.9
2023 554 40.6 13.6 42.4

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 $605 (6.2%) $9,190 (93.8%) $9,794

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 193rd of 1502 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)6981.4
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)59.258.8
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)70.264.7
 5.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)51.745.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)72.865.9
 6.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)53.852.3
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)84.567
 17.5%
   4th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.452.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)77.171.1
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)56.751.4
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)77.467.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade Reading (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)52.743.2
 9.5%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)86.784.3
 2.4%
   5th Grade Science (Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools)69.861.4
 8.4%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students554554
African American165158
 4.2%
American Indian11
Asian7028
 60%
Hispanic4258
 38.1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White248264
 6.5%
Two or More Races2745
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.5%42.4%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 554 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Yes. Jefferson Elementary ranks in the top 9.0% of North Carolina elementary schools.

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 48% White, 29% African American, 10% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.


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