Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jefferson, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 329 students. The school is part of the Jefferson School District 14J, which is ranked 104 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 10 years. The school's performance for specific student subgroups is also concerning, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Oregon elementary schools for female students, male students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students. The only subgroup that performed relatively better was Hispanic students. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on the Oregon Statewide Assessment System (OSAS) are significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas.

When comparing Jefferson Elementary School to nearby schools, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming compared to its peers. For instance, Centennial Elementary School, located just 7.74 miles away, consistently outperforms Jefferson Elementary School in both academic achievement and overall school rankings. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Jefferson Elementary School suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to the school's poor academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 615 N 2nd St
       Jefferson, OR  97352-9708


(541) 327-3337

District: Jefferson School District 14J

SchoolDigger Rank:
581st of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,657 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Jefferson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  329

Racial breakdown:

White:
62.3%
Hispanic:
30.4%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  65% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 81.8% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (30.4%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 65% 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 14.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $16,657.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 581st of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Jefferson School District 14J:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson School District 14J 104th of 140 Oregon 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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 56.49 300th 629 52.3%
2006 21.87 560th 636 11.9%
2007 25.74 542nd 652 16.9%
2008 50.61 353rd 655 46.1%
2009 40.67 443rd 665 33.4%
2010 31.38 521st 674 22.7%
2011 31.56 547th 695 21.3%
2012 28.67 580th 730 20.5%
2013 17.16 631st 707 10.7%
2014 24.15 574th 695 17.4%
2015 24.91 560th 706 20.7%
2016 23.00 580th 697 16.8%
2017 31.45 501st 701 28.5%
2018 24.58 576th 709 18.8%
2019 22.33 585th 705 17.0%
2022 26.83 521st 706 26.2%
2023 16.47 625th 706 11.5%
2024 21.52 581st 710 18.2%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.47 46th 179 74.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.71 403rd 481 16.2%
2019 21.62 266th 303 12.2%
2023 38.42 124th 231 46.3%
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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 OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.25 480th 640 25.0%
2019 29.90 466th 597 21.9%
2022 26.97 517th 703 26.5%
2023 24.23 483rd 595 18.8%
2024 26.78 425th 523 18.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.35 552nd 681 18.9%
2019 25.81 500th 621 19.5%
2022 34.49 419th 646 35.1%
2023 18.18 566th 652 13.2%
2024 24.95 510th 658 22.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.25 540th 680 20.6%
2019 30.97 445th 623 28.6%
2022 21.51 546th 654 16.5%
2023 19.36 570th 665 14.3%
2024 22.32 547th 662 17.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.35 342nd 475 28.0%
2019 43.89 205th 364 43.7%
2022 46.00 158th 339 53.4%
2023 33.41 251st 360 30.3%
2024 24.69 314th 365 14.0%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.60 576th 683 15.7%
2019 14.70 619th 662 6.5%
2022 19.84 572nd 666 14.1%
2023 11.23 625th 656 4.7%
2024 27.48 502nd 670 25.1%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon 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: Oregon Department of Education

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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 365 0 4 42 2 n/a n/a 0 413
1989 332 0 3 46 6 n/a n/a 0 387
1990 317 2 7 54 2 n/a n/a 0 382
1991 327 2 8 56 2 n/a n/a 0 395
1992 300 3 5 49 8 n/a n/a 0 365
1993 332 0 7 42 15 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 353 1 9 42 4 n/a n/a 0 409
1995 339 0 6 55 2 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 339 0 6 55 2 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 317 0 7 57 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1998 319 0 4 68 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1999 287 3 1 77 3 n/a n/a 0 371
2000 263 2 2 75 3 n/a n/a 0 345
2001 289 3 2 89 6 n/a n/a 0 389
2002 273 2 0 75 9 n/a n/a 0 359
2003 273 2 0 75 9 n/a n/a 0 359
2004 261 2 1 79 7 n/a n/a 0 350
2005 272 3 1 85 11 n/a n/a 8 380
2006 256 4 2 109 11 n/a n/a 0 382
2007 249 6 1 120 9 n/a n/a 15 400
2008 251 5 2 109 7 n/a n/a 20 394
2009 256 3 2 111 8 n/a n/a 16 396
2010 263 6 2 113 6 n/a n/a 2 392
2011 255 6 1 106 4 0 8 0 380
2012 261 4 1 83 3 1 11 0 364
2013 269 9 1 90 3 0 12 0 384
2014 275 2 1 96 5 0 14 0 393
2015 276 1 1 87 3 0 14 0 382
2016 265 12 0 99 1 0 18 0 395
2017 260 11 0 97 2 0 16 0 386
2018 269 5 0 95 2 1 15 0 387
2019 259 3 0 101 1 1 15 0 380
2020 241 2 2 98 1 1 8 0 353
2021 207 3 2 102 2 1 13 0 330
2022 220 4 2 93 1 0 16 0 336
2023 205 6 2 100 1 0 15 0 329

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 413 23.2 17.8 31.5
1989 387 23.0 16.8 31
1990 382 23.0 16.6 34.8
1991 395 23.0 17.1 34.9
1992 365 17.0 21.4 32.9
1993 396 20.0 19.8 31.8
1994 409 21.4 19.1 36.9
1995 402 19.5 20.6 40.5
1996 402 19.5 20.6 40.5
1997 381 17.4 21.9 36.5
1998 391 18.0 21.7 37.6
1999 371 18.0 20.6 47.7
2000 345 19.1 18.1 50.4
2001 389 18.0 21.6 40.9
2002 359 17.0 21.1 49
2003 359 17.0 21.1 49
2004 350 15.2 23.0 52.6
2005 380 18.8 20.2 53.2
2006 382 19.0 20.1 59.2
2007 400 19.0 21.1 50.1
2008 394 18.0 21.9 54
2009 396 20.5 19.3 55.5
2010 392 21.0 18.6 61.5
2011 380 17.3 21.9 66.3
2012 364 17.5 20.8 63.7
2013 384 19.0 20.1 65.4
2014 393 18.6 21.0 63.4
2015 382 16.0 23.8 64.7
2016 395 19.0 20.7 62.5
2017 386 19.8 19.4 63
2018 387 19.0 20.3 62.3
2019 380 19.0 20.0 58.2
2020 353 20.0 17.6 59.8
2021 330 19.0 17.3 n/a
2022 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
2023 329 23.1 14.2 65

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 413 23.2 17.8 31.5
1989 387 23.0 16.8 31
1990 382 23.0 16.6 34.8
1991 395 23.0 17.1 34.9
1992 365 17.0 21.4 32.9
1993 396 20.0 19.8 31.8
1994 409 21.4 19.1 36.9
1995 402 19.5 20.6 40.5
1996 402 19.5 20.6 40.5
1997 381 17.4 21.9 36.5
1998 391 18.0 21.7 37.6
1999 371 18.0 20.6 47.7
2000 345 19.1 18.1 50.4
2001 389 18.0 21.6 40.9
2002 359 17.0 21.1 49
2003 359 17.0 21.1 49
2004 350 15.2 23.0 52.6
2005 380 18.8 20.2 53.2
2006 382 19.0 20.1 59.2
2007 400 19.0 21.1 50.1
2008 394 18.0 21.9 54
2009 396 20.5 19.3 55.5
2010 392 21.0 18.6 61.5
2011 380 17.3 21.9 66.3
2012 364 17.5 20.8 63.7
2013 384 19.0 20.1 65.4
2014 393 18.6 21.0 63.4
2015 382 16.0 23.8 64.7
2016 395 19.0 20.7 62.5
2017 386 19.8 19.4 63
2018 387 19.0 20.3 62.3
2019 380 19.0 20.0 58.2
2020 353 20.0 17.6 59.8
2021 330 19.0 17.3 n/a
2022 336 21.0 16.0 n/a
2023 329 23.1 14.2 65

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $13,558
2020 n/a n/a $13,997
2021 n/a n/a $13,995
2022 $2,478 (14.9%) $14,178 (85.1%) $16,657

Data source: Oregon 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 585th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 625th of 706 Elementary schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)3519.2
 15.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District 14J)33.319.2
 14.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)27.923.5
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District 14J)26.623.5
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)29.533.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District 14J)2933.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)14.820
 5.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District 14J)14.520
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)46.420.9
 25.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School District 14J)45.719.6
 26.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary School)24.611.6
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School District 14J)24.310.9
 13.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)30.99.3
 21.6%
   5th Grade Science (Jefferson School District 14J)30.48.7
 21.7%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380329
 13.4%
African American36
 100%
American Indian11
Asian02
Hispanic101100
 1%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White259205
 20.8%
Two or More Races1515
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%65%
 6.9%


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

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Jefferson High School

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 329 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 62% White, 30% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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

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