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Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gahanna, Ohio, serving 477 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District, which is ranked 263 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating.

Jefferson Elementary School consistently outperforms the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District and the state of Ohio in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 80% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to 70.5% for the district and 64% for the state. In Mathematics, the school had 80.5% of 3rd-grade students, 81.4% of 4th-grade students, and 64.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. In English Language Arts, the school had 85.4% of 3rd-grade students, 79.7% of 4th-grade students, and 85.3% of 5th-grade students proficient or better, again outperforming the district and state.

Jefferson Elementary School's success extends beyond overall academic performance, as the school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of specific student subgroups. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 61st out of 603 Ohio elementary schools for African American students and 14th out of 239 Ohio elementary schools for Hispanic students, both with 5-star ratings. The school also performs well for male students, ranking 172nd out of 1,485 Ohio elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year. While Jefferson Elementary School outperforms the Gahanna-Jefferson City School District and the state of Ohio, some nearby schools within the same district, such as Blacklick Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 136 Carpenter Rd
       Gahanna, OH  43230-2669

(614) 478-5560

District: Gahanna-Jefferson City

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Gahanna East Middle School
High:    Lincoln High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.0 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.8%
African American:
21.2%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.5% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 82.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.52. (See more...)
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Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 282nd of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Gahanna-Jefferson City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gahanna-Jefferson City 263rd of 839 Ohio 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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.62 506th 1471 65.6%
2005 64.44 593rd 1501 60.5%
2006 74.10 359th 1504 76.1%
2007 74.77 376th 1609 76.6%
2008 71.87 466th 1582 70.5%
2009 70.59 509th 1610 68.4%
2010 69.80 567th 1662 65.9%
2011 69.51 630th 1686 62.6%
2012 71.97 536th 1709 68.6%
2013 73.18 492nd 1701 71.1%
2014 74.57 440th 1687 73.9%
2015 76.57 389th 1684 76.9%
2016 68.05 657th 1678 60.8%
2017 70.93 567th 1651 65.7%
2018 75.59 425th 1636 74.0%
2019 69.03 612th 1676 63.5%
2021 73.10 495th 1610 69.3%
2022 75.38 433rd 1588 72.7%
2023 73.03 486th 1596 69.5%
2024 81.52 282nd 1577 82.1%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.38 33rd 174 81.0%
2024 49.20 130th 258 49.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.49 451st 856 47.3%
2024 63.69 226th 900 74.9%
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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 OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.06 503rd 1465 65.7%
2019 51.94 808th 1465 44.8%
2021 48.22 753rd 1404 46.4%
2022 49.72 761st 1419 46.4%
2023 45.01 867th 1447 40.1%
2024 64.49 534th 1484 64.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.60 449th 1518 70.4%
2019 67.35 574th 1502 61.8%
2021 69.13 482nd 1467 67.1%
2022 68.35 526th 1488 64.7%
2023 69.19 515th 1483 65.3%
2024 69.88 495th 1466 66.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.98 145th 1021 85.8%
2019 67.73 216th 956 77.4%
2022 74.21 125th 824 84.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.88 488th 759 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.22 377th 1536 75.5%
2019 70.72 513th 1535 66.6%
2021 70.31 495th 1499 67.0%
2022 78.47 329th 1518 78.3%
2023 73.32 445th 1498 70.3%
2024 84.74 172nd 1485 88.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.03 86th 598 85.6%
2019 64.19 170th 605 71.9%
2021 78.17 75th 533 85.9%
2022 84.30 64th 601 89.4%
2023 78.50 86th 610 85.9%
2024 83.90 61st 603 89.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.02 14th 239 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.22 255th 1309 80.5%
2019 73.79 321st 1271 74.7%
2021 75.22 303rd 1249 75.7%
2022 78.76 242nd 1242 80.5%
2023 75.36 310th 1215 74.5%
2024 81.43 173rd 1190 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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 537 21 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 576
1989 392 17 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1990 473 21 10 3 1 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 461 18 12 2 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1992 491 25 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 537
1993 508 29 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1994 512 27 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 411 34 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 411 34 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 409 32 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1998 395 37 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 379 30 14 3 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 367 24 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 405
2001 341 24 16 4 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2002 337 38 13 4 0 n/a n/a 16 408
2003 337 38 13 4 0 n/a n/a 16 408
2004 326 39 19 14 0 n/a n/a 18 416
2005 323 41 23 7 0 n/a n/a 17 411
2006 308 47 23 6 0 n/a n/a 24 408
2007 346 49 18 11 0 n/a n/a 28 452
2008 343 46 19 17 0 n/a n/a 31 456
2009 341 62 25 15 1 n/a n/a 44 488
2010 362 56 21 22 4 n/a n/a 44 509
2011 363 67 23 23 0 0 35 0 511
2012 343 83 24 19 0 0 39 0 508
2013 325 90 31 29 0 0 41 0 516
2014 288 90 30 39 0 0 30 0 477
2015 294 99 31 38 2 0 27 0 491
2016 288 91 36 37 1 0 22 0 475
2017 297 110 35 45 1 0 28 0 516
2018 321 117 35 43 2 0 41 0 559
2019 330 135 47 28 3 0 4 0 547
2020 306 132 38 30 4 0 18 0 528
2021 277 117 37 29 2 0 24 0 486
2022 283 103 40 22 2 0 31 0 481
2023 295 101 23 26 1 0 31 0 477

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 576 30.0 19.2 0
1989 420 23.0 18.2 n/a
1990 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1991 494 30.0 16.4 n/a
1992 537 32.0 16.7 3
1993 554 32.0 17.3 3.6
1994 556 30.0 18.5 3.4
1995 457 26.5 17.2 2.6
1996 457 26.5 17.2 2.6
1997 456 27.0 16.9 3.3
1998 446 27.5 16.2 1.6
1999 426 26.3 16.2 4.5
2000 405 25.0 16.2 5.7
2001 385 22.0 17.5 4.9
2002 408 24.0 17.0 8.9
2003 408 24.0 17.0 8.9
2004 416 28.1 14.8 10.6
2005 411 24.0 17.1 12.4
2006 408 25.9 15.8 13.8
2007 452 30.1 15.0 16.3
2008 456 27.0 16.9 n/a
2009 488 26.0 18.8 16.4
2010 509 26.5 19.2 20.9
2011 511 28.0 18.2 23.9
2012 508 28.2 17.9 22.6
2013 516 25.5 20.2 21.5
2014 477 25.0 19.0 21.4
2015 491 n/a n/a 23
2016 475 27.0 17.5 20.2
2017 516 27.0 19.1 20.2
2018 559 27.0 20.7 17.7
2019 547 26.0 21.0 18.3
2020 528 25.0 21.1 16.9
2021 486 24.6 19.7 n/a
2022 481 25.6 18.7 n/a
2023 477 25.0 19.0 19.5

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 576 30.0 19.2 0
1989 420 23.0 18.2 n/a
1990 508 27.0 18.8 n/a
1991 494 30.0 16.4 n/a
1992 537 32.0 16.7 3
1993 554 32.0 17.3 3.6
1994 556 30.0 18.5 3.4
1995 457 26.5 17.2 2.6
1996 457 26.5 17.2 2.6
1997 456 27.0 16.9 3.3
1998 446 27.5 16.2 1.6
1999 426 26.3 16.2 4.5
2000 405 25.0 16.2 5.7
2001 385 22.0 17.5 4.9
2002 408 24.0 17.0 8.9
2003 408 24.0 17.0 8.9
2004 416 28.1 14.8 10.6
2005 411 24.0 17.1 12.4
2006 408 25.9 15.8 13.8
2007 452 30.1 15.0 16.3
2008 456 27.0 16.9 n/a
2009 488 26.0 18.8 16.4
2010 509 26.5 19.2 20.9
2011 511 28.0 18.2 23.9
2012 508 28.2 17.9 22.6
2013 516 25.5 20.2 21.5
2014 477 25.0 19.0 21.4
2015 491 n/a n/a 23
2016 475 27.0 17.5 20.2
2017 516 27.0 19.1 20.2
2018 559 27.0 20.7 17.7
2019 547 26.0 21.0 18.3
2020 528 25.0 21.1 16.9
2021 486 24.6 19.7 n/a
2022 481 25.6 18.7 n/a
2023 477 25.0 19.0 19.5

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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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,517
2022 $10,603
2023 $11,352

Data source: Ohio 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 612th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 486th of 1596 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)7577.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)7663.6
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)88.979
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)82.972.1
 10.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)84.683.1
 1.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)84.675.6
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)78.376.1
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)78.672.8
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)56.863.2
 6.4%
   5th Grade Science (Gahanna-Jefferson City)76.571.4
 5.1%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)60.857.8
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gahanna-Jefferson City)70.262.8
 7.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)78.477.9
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gahanna-Jefferson City)82.577.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students547477
 12.8%
African American135101
 25.2%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian4723
 51.1%
Hispanic2826
 7.1%
Pacific Islander00
White330295
 10.6%
Two or More Races431
 675%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18.3%19.5%
 1.2%

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

Middle : Gahanna East Middle School
High : Lincoln High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 477 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 62% White, 21% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 5% Asian.

Jefferson Elementary School ranks 282nd of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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