Jefferson Elementary School

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Jefferson Elementary School ranks 222 nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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. With consistently strong academic performance, a diverse student population, and a low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Jefferson Elementary is one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state.

Jefferson Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages on PSSA tests, with 70.9% of students proficient or better in Math compared to 39.3% statewide and 71.6% in the Mt. Lebanon School District. While the student population is predominantly White (81.85%), the school has a more diverse racial makeup than some nearby schools, with higher percentages of Asian (6.05%) and students of two or more races (7.01%). Jefferson Elementary has been ranked among the top 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for over a decade, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to other schools in the high-performing Mt. Lebanon district, such as Howe Elementary, Foster Elementary, and Carnegie Elementary, Jefferson Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic results and diverse student population. The school's low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (9.87%) suggests it serves a relatively affluent community, which may contribute to its strong performance.

Detail:

Public K-5

11 Moffett St
Pittsburgh, PA 15243-1199

(412) 344-2167

District: Mt Lebanon School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
222^nd of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,305

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Asian:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 9.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.15. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.8%), two or more races (7%), Asian (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 15. 5 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Jefferson Elementary School employs 20.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary School is $16,305, which is the 3^rd highest among 7 elementary schools in the Mt Lebanon School District.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary School 222^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Mt Lebanon School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mt Lebanon School District 18^th 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
2003	84.60	179^th	1302	86.3%
2004	89.41	68^th	1308	94.8%
2005	76.12	282^nd	1299	78.3%
2006	85.64	79^th	1545	94.9%
2007	85.55	85^th	1555	94.5%
2008	78.22	253^rd	1551	83.7%
2009	73.78	370^th	1549	76.1%
2010	84.69	71^st	1579	95.5%
2011	80.53	196^th	1597	87.7%
2012	83.82	96^th	1599	94.0%
2013	88.64	9^th	1519	99.4%
2014	87.50	34^th	1467	97.7%
2016	90.04	54^th	1554	96.5%
2017	88.86	73^rd	1547	95.3%
2018	91.33	37^th	1530	97.6%
2019	93.43	10^th	1544	99.4%
2021	95.48	6^th	1433	99.6%
2022	93.58	33^rd	1534	97.8%
2023	83.15	222^nd	1534	85.5%

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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	78.80	221^st	1236	82.1%

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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.

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

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

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

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 10^th of 1544 Elementary schools	Ranks 222^nd 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)	90.4	71.2	19.2%
3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	56	51.7	4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	88.5	76.2	12.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	61.9	54	7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	89.3	61.2	28.1%
4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	46.2	46.5	0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary School)	98.2	85.7	12.5%
4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)	77.8	74.1	3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	92.9	64.6	28.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	63.6	51.8	11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	84.1	80	4.1%
5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)	43	42.7	0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	92.6	86	6.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	58.5	53.6	4.9%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Elementary School)	87.6	70.9	16.7%
All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)	42.4	39.3	3.1%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Elementary School)	98.2	85.7	12.5%
All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)	68	65.6	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary School)	91.4	75.8	15.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)	60.9	53.8	7.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	320	314	1.9%
African American	7	7
American Indian	0	0
Asian	19	19
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	269	257	4.5%
Two or More Races	18	22	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	6.9%	9.9%	3%

Schools Near Jefferson Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSSA Math (2023)					PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 4th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	K-5	11 Moffett St	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2167	314	21	15.0	9.9%	257 (81.8%)	7 (2.2%)	9 (2.9%)	19 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (7.0%)	83.1	222^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	85.5%		93.6	33^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.8%	189	71.2	61.2	80.0		70.9	85.7	85.7	76.2	64.6	86.0		75.8	$16,305	$650	$15,655
Hoover Elementary School	Public	K-5	37 Robb Hollow Rd	Pittsburgh	15243	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 276-7411	281	20	13.9	18.5%	206 (73.3%)	7 (2.5%)	8 (2.8%)	47 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	87.8	138^th of 1534 public elementary schools	91.0%		88.4	123^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	92.0%	15	80.0	84.0	57.8		74.5	96.0	96.0	78.5	77.6	75.0		77.1	$16,024	$762	$15,262
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	2 Ralston Pl	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 344-2147	438	28	15.4	20.3%	371 (84.7%)	13 (3.0%)	19 (4.3%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	90.6	82^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	94.7%		90.4	88^th of 1534 public elementary schools	94.3%	6	83.8	76.7	72.4		77.4	94.2	94.2	79.1	84.9	79.7		81.5	$14,752	$957	$13,795
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	735 Washington Rd	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 344-2142	391	34	11.5	17.9%	298 (76.2%)	16 (4.1%)	28 (7.2%)	19 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.7%)	89.1	113^th of 1534 public elementary schools	92.6%		91.6	64^th of 1534 public elementary schools	95.8%	49	78.6	76.4	76.7		77.2	96.4	96.4	78.6	76.4	74.0		76.2	$15,476	$1,148	$14,328
Markham Elementary School	Public	K-5	165 Crescent Dr	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2152	300	21	14.0	6.7%	266 (88.7%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.3%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.7%)	93.3	31^st of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%		93.8	26^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.3%	5	89.8	89.3	87.3		88.8	96.4	96.4	83.7	75.0	89.1		82.6	$16,587	$567	$16,019
Dormont Elementary School	Public	K-5	3200 Annapolis Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 571-6152	351	26	13.5	38.2%	280 (79.8%)	31 (8.8%)	23 (6.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	86.3	169^th of 1534 public elementary schools	89.0%		84.3	218^th of 1534 public elementary schools	85.8%	49	90.9	66.7	71.4		76.6	84.9	84.9	87.0	67.3	79.6		77.9	$18,546	$539	$18,007
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School	Public	3-5	2030 Swallow Hill Rd	Pittsburgh	15220	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-2233	797	51	15.6	33.6%	592 (74.3%)	21 (2.6%)	25 (3.1%)	113 (14.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	44 (5.5%)	70.4	485^th of 1534 public elementary schools	68.4%		68.7	521^st of 1534 public elementary schools	66.0%	36	64.4	52.0	69.2		61.8	80.4	80.4	63.9	56.6	65.6		62.1	$18,718	$606	$18,113
Howe Elementary School	Public	K-5	400 Broadmoor Ave	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2157	369	25	14.9	15.2%	297 (80.5%)	9 (2.4%)	11 (3.0%)	24 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.6%)	91.7	63^rd of 1534 public elementary schools	95.9%		93.7	30^th of 1534 public elementary schools	98.0%	33	77.1	74.3	81.9		77.7	98.5	98.5	81.3	83.4	85.2		83.5	$15,890	$557	$15,333
Foster Elementary School	Public	K-5	700 Vermont Ave	Pittsburgh	15234	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2162	288	22	13.1	12.2%	231 (80.2%)	5 (1.7%)	9 (3.1%)	25 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	89.7	102^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	93.4%		93.1	42^nd of 1534 public elementary schools	97.3%	60	73.5	89.1	70.6		78.3	97.9	97.9	76.6	80.4	79.5		78.7	$18,044	$550	$17,493
Carnegie Elementary School	Public	K-6	301 Franklin Ave	Carnegie	15106	Allegheny County	Carlynton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 429-2500	359	28	12.9	100.0%	218 (60.7%)	38 (10.6%)	17 (4.7%)	36 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (13.9%)	41.5	998^th of 1534 public elementary schools	34.9%		45.7	958^th of 1534 public elementary schools	37.5%	40	49.0	43.5	32.7	22.2	36.9	82.6	82.6	47.9	33.4	42.6	50.0	43.4	$19,266	$899	$18,367

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary School

Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?

Jefferson Elementary School ranks 222^nd of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 314 students attended Jefferson Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson Elementary School attend?

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

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

What district is Jefferson Elementary School in?

Mt Lebanon School District

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?

Students at Jefferson Elementary School are 82% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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