Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, serving grades K-5 and part of the Mt. Lebanon School District. This exceptional school consistently outperforms state and district averages, making it one of the top-performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

Jefferson Elementary's academic performance is truly outstanding. In the 2023-2024 school year, 76.3% of its students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 72.3% for the Mt. Lebanon School District and just 40.4% for the state of Pennsylvania. The school also ranks exceptionally well for specific student subgroups, placing 113th out of 1,488 Pennsylvania elementary schools for female students and 125th out of 1,495 for male students, both with a 5-star rating. This consistent high performance over the past decade has earned Jefferson Elementary a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it among the top 5% of elementary schools in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Jefferson Elementary stands out. Its Math proficiency rate of 76.3% is over 30 percentage points higher than the state average and 4 percentage points higher than the Mt. Lebanon School District average. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's low free/reduced lunch rate and high per-student spending, suggests that Jefferson Elementary has found a successful formula for delivering an outstanding education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 11 Moffett St
       Pittsburgh, PA  15243-1199


(412) 344-2167

District: Mt Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
116th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,305 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jefferson Middle School
High:    Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  317

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.4%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Asian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 92.4% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.4%), two or more races (6.9%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.4. 4 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $16,305, which is the 3rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 116th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mt Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lebanon School District 14th of 610 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 84.60 179th 1302 86.3%
2004 89.41 68th 1308 94.8%
2005 76.12 282nd 1299 78.3%
2006 85.64 79th 1545 94.9%
2007 85.55 85th 1555 94.5%
2008 78.22 253rd 1551 83.7%
2009 73.78 370th 1549 76.1%
2010 84.69 71st 1579 95.5%
2011 80.53 196th 1597 87.7%
2012 83.82 96th 1599 94.0%
2013 88.64 9th 1519 99.4%
2014 87.50 34th 1467 97.7%
2016 90.04 54th 1554 96.5%
2017 88.86 73rd 1547 95.3%
2018 91.33 37th 1530 97.6%
2019 93.43 10th 1544 99.4%
2021 95.48 6th 1433 99.6%
2022 93.58 33rd 1534 97.8%
2023 83.15 222nd 1534 85.5%
2024 88.63 116th 1526 92.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.63 113th 1488 92.4%
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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
2024 78.65 169th 1084 84.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 87.54 125th 1495 91.6%
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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 78.80 221st 1236 82.1%
2024 86.41 101st 1229 91.8%
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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 264 3 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1989 269 6 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1990 288 5 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1991 321 1 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1992 329 1 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
1993 321 1 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 339 1 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1995 330 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 330 1 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 354 5 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1998 355 4 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 373
1999 295 2 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2000 289 1 14 1 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2001 278 1 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2002 266 1 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2003 266 1 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2004 259 2 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 272 1 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2006 252 1 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 228 4 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2008 219 5 12 6 1 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 237 0 16 4 2 n/a n/a 4 263
2010 264 0 17 3 3 n/a n/a 2 289
2011 274 1 15 5 1 0 2 0 298
2012 261 1 18 8 1 0 4 0 293
2013 274 1 14 9 1 0 5 0 304
2014 293 2 12 8 1 0 5 0 321
2015 310 2 8 11 1 0 5 0 337
2016 305 1 12 11 1 0 3 0 333
2017 280 3 14 9 0 0 5 0 311
2018 275 4 19 7 0 0 9 0 314
2019 269 7 19 7 0 0 18 0 320
2020 268 4 16 6 0 0 16 0 310
2021 243 4 14 4 0 0 18 0 283
2022 246 8 17 7 0 0 22 0 300
2023 257 7 19 9 0 0 22 0 314
2024 255 8 17 15 0 0 22 0 317

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 276 19.4 14.2 n/a
1989 284 20.4 13.9 n/a
1990 304 20.8 14.6 0
1991 337 21.6 15.6 n/a
1992 348 21.8 15.9 n/a
1993 334 20.0 16.7 n/a
1994 354 20.5 17.3 n/a
1995 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1996 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1997 367 19.5 18.8 n/a
1998 373 22.5 16.6 n/a
1999 309 19.7 15.7 n/a
2000 305 19.9 15.3 0.7
2001 292 18.9 15.4 0
2002 280 18.4 15.2 0
2003 280 18.4 15.2 0
2004 275 18.2 15.1 0
2005 284 21.1 13.5 0
2006 264 19.6 13.5 0
2007 242 17.6 13.8 0
2008 243 19.8 12.3 n/a
2009 263 20.1 13.1 n/a
2010 289 20.3 14.2 5.6
2011 298 21.7 13.7 5
2012 293 20.7 14.1 6.8
2013 304 21.0 14.4 6.6
2014 321 22.3 14.3 5.9
2015 337 22.0 15.3 5.3
2016 333 25.0 13.3 4.5
2017 311 20.9 14.8 6.1
2018 314 20.4 15.3 5.7
2019 320 22.2 14.4 6.9
2020 310 21.2 14.6 6.5
2021 283 20.6 13.7 6
2022 300 19.1 15.6 4.3
2023 314 20.9 15.0 9.9
2024 317 21.9 14.4 12.9

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 276 19.4 14.2 n/a
1989 284 20.4 13.9 n/a
1990 304 20.8 14.6 0
1991 337 21.6 15.6 n/a
1992 348 21.8 15.9 n/a
1993 334 20.0 16.7 n/a
1994 354 20.5 17.3 n/a
1995 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1996 338 19.5 17.3 n/a
1997 367 19.5 18.8 n/a
1998 373 22.5 16.6 n/a
1999 309 19.7 15.7 n/a
2000 305 19.9 15.3 0.7
2001 292 18.9 15.4 0
2002 280 18.4 15.2 0
2003 280 18.4 15.2 0
2004 275 18.2 15.1 0
2005 284 21.1 13.5 0
2006 264 19.6 13.5 0
2007 242 17.6 13.8 0
2008 243 19.8 12.3 n/a
2009 263 20.1 13.1 n/a
2010 289 20.3 14.2 5.6
2011 298 21.7 13.7 5
2012 293 20.7 14.1 6.8
2013 304 21.0 14.4 6.6
2014 321 22.3 14.3 5.9
2015 337 22.0 15.3 5.3
2016 333 25.0 13.3 4.5
2017 311 20.9 14.8 6.1
2018 314 20.4 15.3 5.7
2019 320 22.2 14.4 6.9
2020 310 21.2 14.6 6.5
2021 283 20.6 13.7 6
2022 300 19.1 15.6 4.3
2023 314 20.9 15.0 9.9
2024 317 21.9 14.4 12.9

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 $46 (0.3%) $14,163 (99.7%) $14,209
2020 $40 (0.3%) $14,700 (99.7%) $14,740
2021 $74 (0.4%) $16,867 (99.6%) $16,941
2022 $650 (4.0%) $15,655 (96.0%) $16,305

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 10th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 222nd of 1534 Elementary schools
 13.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)90.471.2
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)88.576.2
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)89.361.2
 28.1%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)98.285.7
 12.5%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)92.964.6
 28.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)84.180
 4.1%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)92.686
 6.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Elementary School)87.670.9
 16.7%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Elementary School)98.285.7
 12.5%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)91.475.8
 15.6%
   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 Students320314
 1.9%
African American77
American Indian00
Asian1919
Hispanic79
 28.6%
Pacific Islander00
White269257
 4.5%
Two or More Races1822
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%9.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 317 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

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

Middle : Jefferson Middle School
High : Mt Lebanon Senior High School

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 80% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Yes. Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 7.6% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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

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