Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 401 students. The school is part of the Erie City School District, which is ranked 529 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary School faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high poverty rates, and racial disparities. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,095 and 1,451 out of 1,534 schools over the past 10 years. Its performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all subjects and grade levels, particularly for African American, White, and low socioeconomic status students. Over 99% of Jefferson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Jefferson Elementary struggles academically, some of the nearby schools within the Erie City School District, such as JoAnna Connell School and Grover Cleveland Elementary, perform significantly better on PSSA tests, with proficiency rates that are nearly double or triple those of Jefferson Elementary. Despite the school's consistently low performance, the increase in per-student spending over the years indicates that the district is investing resources to support the school, and with targeted interventions and support, there may be opportunities for Jefferson Elementary to improve its academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 230 East 38th St
       Erie, PA  16504-1561


(814) 874-6650

District: Erie City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1451st of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,662 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  401

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.4%
African American:
32.4%
Two or more races:
20.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 94.6% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 8th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 5.81. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jefferson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.4%), African American (32.4%), two or more races (20.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 10.6, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the Erie City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $10,662, which is the 4th highest among 10 elementary schools in the Erie City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 1451st of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Erie City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Erie City School District 529th of 606 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.24 936th 1302 28.1%
2004 26.72 1036th 1308 20.8%
2005 33.92 1007th 1299 22.5%
2006 63.67 626th 1545 59.5%
2007 79.80 230th 1555 85.2%
2008 63.08 671st 1551 56.7%
2009 74.19 365th 1549 76.4%
2010 36.88 1220th 1579 22.7%
2011 33.65 1268th 1597 20.6%
2012 32.57 1271st 1599 20.5%
2013 19.63 1276th 1519 16.0%
2014 32.77 1141st 1467 22.2%
2015 31.35 1095th 1474 25.7%
2016 18.67 1274th 1554 18.0%
2017 12.20 1335th 1547 13.7%
2018 16.00 1281st 1530 16.3%
2019 18.04 1269th 1544 17.8%
2021 8.25 1279th 1433 10.7%
2022 10.78 1329th 1534 13.4%
2023 5.81 1451st 1534 5.4%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.00 1344th 1414 5.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.34 908th 1043 12.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.23 400th 437 8.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 2.15 1226th 1236 0.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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.

Jefferson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Pennsylvania Dept 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 234 103 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1989 246 104 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1990 281 85 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1991 292 95 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1992 311 104 4 13 0 n/a n/a 0 432
1993 258 82 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 244 98 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1995 274 108 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1996 274 108 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 394
1997 300 120 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 281 129 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 299 107 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 426
2000 302 115 6 15 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 300 135 1 10 1 n/a n/a 0 447
2002 294 115 10 28 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2003 294 115 10 28 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2004 239 97 7 10 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2005 294 133 10 19 3 n/a n/a 0 459
2006 371 146 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 376 146 16 17 3 n/a n/a 0 558
2008 358 153 15 40 3 n/a n/a 0 569
2009 327 143 14 32 2 n/a n/a 53 571
2010 338 135 16 33 0 n/a n/a 77 599
2011 351 146 16 39 1 0 57 0 610
2012 354 159 6 47 1 5 43 0 615
2013 263 157 21 57 2 2 25 0 527
2014 259 182 17 54 2 1 15 0 530
2015 236 190 18 67 2 1 10 0 524
2016 226 213 15 64 0 0 2 0 520
2017 200 223 11 55 1 0 17 0 507
2018 180 186 21 49 1 1 19 0 457
2019 189 200 23 44 1 1 56 0 514
2020 188 159 30 32 1 0 66 0 476
2021 178 136 30 28 2 0 64 0 438
2022 147 124 29 23 1 0 77 0 401
2023 146 130 21 21 0 0 83 0 401

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 348 17.4 20.0 n/a
1989 360 16.0 22.5 n/a
1990 380 18.5 20.5 0
1991 408 21.1 19.3 n/a
1992 432 21.5 20.0 n/a
1993 352 17.0 20.7 n/a
1994 353 18.0 19.6 n/a
1995 394 23.0 17.1 n/a
1996 394 23.0 17.1 n/a
1997 426 23.5 18.1 n/a
1998 421 24.5 17.2 n/a
1999 426 27.5 15.5 n/a
2000 438 25.5 17.2 51.1
2001 447 27.5 16.3 50.1
2002 448 27.3 16.4 58.5
2003 448 27.3 16.4 58.5
2004 353 25.3 14.0 73.1
2005 459 28.3 16.2 57.1
2006 541 31.3 17.3 67.8
2007 558 31.3 17.8 69.4
2008 569 40.3 14.1 69.6
2009 571 39.3 14.5 81.9
2010 599 41.3 14.4 87
2011 610 43.0 14.1 78.7
2012 615 36.0 17.0 48.9
2013 527 33.8 15.5 99.4
2014 530 32.5 16.3 99.4
2015 524 34.0 15.4 99.4
2016 520 39.0 13.3 100
2017 507 35.0 14.4 100
2018 457 35.5 12.8 99.8
2019 514 33.5 15.3 99.8
2020 476 39.5 12.0 100
2021 438 34.5 12.6 99.3
2022 401 41.0 9.7 99.3
2023 401 37.5 10.6 100

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 348 17.4 20.0 n/a
1989 360 16.0 22.5 n/a
1990 380 18.5 20.5 0
1991 408 21.1 19.3 n/a
1992 432 21.5 20.0 n/a
1993 352 17.0 20.7 n/a
1994 353 18.0 19.6 n/a
1995 394 23.0 17.1 n/a
1996 394 23.0 17.1 n/a
1997 426 23.5 18.1 n/a
1998 421 24.5 17.2 n/a
1999 426 27.5 15.5 n/a
2000 438 25.5 17.2 51.1
2001 447 27.5 16.3 50.1
2002 448 27.3 16.4 58.5
2003 448 27.3 16.4 58.5
2004 353 25.3 14.0 73.1
2005 459 28.3 16.2 57.1
2006 541 31.3 17.3 67.8
2007 558 31.3 17.8 69.4
2008 569 40.3 14.1 69.6
2009 571 39.3 14.5 81.9
2010 599 41.3 14.4 87
2011 610 43.0 14.1 78.7
2012 615 36.0 17.0 48.9
2013 527 33.8 15.5 99.4
2014 530 32.5 16.3 99.4
2015 524 34.0 15.4 99.4
2016 520 39.0 13.3 100
2017 507 35.0 14.4 100
2018 457 35.5 12.8 99.8
2019 514 33.5 15.3 99.8
2020 476 39.5 12.0 100
2021 438 34.5 12.6 99.3
2022 401 41.0 9.7 99.3
2023 401 37.5 10.6 100

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,242 (27.4%) $5,926 (72.5%) $8,169
2020 $1,428 (16.6%) $7,161 (83.4%) $8,589
2021 $2,944 (29.6%) $7,012 (70.4%) $9,956
2022 $3,286 (30.8%) $7,376 (69.2%) $10,662

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1269th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1451st of 1534 Elementary schools
 12.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)36.417
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)43.69.4
 34.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)15.918
 2.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)55.532
 23.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)3516
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)33.95.5
 28.4%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)41.112.7
 28.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Elementary School)28.213.3
 14.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Elementary School)55.532
 23.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)39.612.7
 26.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students514401
 22%
African American200130
 35%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian2321
 8.7%
Hispanic4421
 52.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White189146
 22.8%
Two or More Races5683
 48.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 401 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

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

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Middle School

Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 5.4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 36% White, 32% African American, 21% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic.


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