Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Edinburg, Texas, serving 491 students in grades PK-5. As part of the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, Jefferson Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance that outpaces the district and state averages.

Jefferson Elementary's STAAR test scores are significantly higher than the surrounding schools, with 65.45% of 3rd graders, 82.81% of 4th graders, and 69.84% of 5th graders proficient or better in reading, compared to the district averages of 47.35%, 55.38%, and 53.19%, respectively. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates were 57.14% for 3rd grade, 59.38% for 4th grade, and 76.19% for 5th grade, far exceeding the district's performance. This consistent academic excellence has earned Jefferson Elementary a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the region.

While Jefferson Elementary serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, over 95% of its students, the school also maintains a relatively diverse student body with small percentages of White, Asian, and students of two or more races. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 62.05% to 67.77% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. Despite these socioeconomic challenges, Jefferson Elementary's low student-teacher ratio and effective teaching practices have enabled the school to provide a quality education to its diverse student population, outperforming nearby schools such as Cano-Gonzalez Elementary and Freddy Gonzalez Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 904 S 12th Ave
       Edinburg, TX  78539


(956) 289-2385

District: Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
453rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,321 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    South Middle
High:    Robert R Vela High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  477

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.6%
White:
1.9%
Asian:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 90.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 31 ranked elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.6%), White (1.9%), Asian (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.9% 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 is 14.9, which is the 4th best among 31 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $11,321. 16 elementary schools in the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 453rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 443rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 73.41 779th 3465 77.5%
2005 85.25 192nd 3475 94.5%
2006 77.11 586th 3476 83.1%
2007 84.68 169th 3724 95.5%
2008 82.80 326th 3768 91.3%
2009 78.06 608th 3884 84.3%
2010 74.65 808th 3937 79.5%
2011 77.67 630th 4095 84.6%
2012 75.11 869th 4206 79.3%
2013 85.18 421st 4221 90.0%
2014 86.53 372nd 4260 91.3%
2015 83.08 574th 4320 86.7%
2016 90.07 209th 4286 95.1%
2017 90.68 339th 4329 92.2%
2018 90.60 323rd 4359 92.6%
2019 92.32 272nd 4479 93.9%
2021 73.65 973rd 4578 78.7%
2022 85.44 542nd 4581 88.2%
2023 88.19 450th 4647 90.3%
2024 88.01 453rd 4675 90.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.14 98th 3226 97.0%
2019 91.10 95th 3333 97.1%
2021 42.91 1880th 3446 45.4%
2022 69.69 710th 3487 79.6%
2023 72.30 634th 3556 82.2%
2024 82.01 410th 3638 88.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.42 714th 4086 82.5%
2024 93.41 94th 4261 97.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.45 81st 4264 98.1%
2019 96.86 37th 4309 99.1%
2021 74.77 640th 4451 85.6%
2022 84.99 304th 4477 93.2%
2023 88.80 189th 4521 95.8%
2024 86.81 254th 4560 94.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.72 351st 4306 91.8%
2019 90.54 277th 4348 93.6%
2021 71.61 1001st 4499 77.8%
2022 87.17 400th 4561 91.2%
2023 85.25 499th 4588 89.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.50 1294th 3106 58.3%
2019 75.00 436th 3184 86.3%
2021 63.97 1234th 3006 58.9%
2022 56.18 1592nd 2958 46.2%
2023 57.32 1604th 2980 46.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.98 233rd 4240 94.5%
2019 92.96 100th 4295 97.7%
2021 37.41 2769th 4331 36.1%
2022 75.86 580th 4461 87.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.02 325th 4319 92.5%
2019 90.91 281st 4357 93.6%
2021 73.19 963rd 4498 78.6%
2022 79.97 716th 4563 84.3%
2023 87.94 409th 4585 91.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.90 115th 4168 97.2%
2019 94.69 88th 4188 97.9%
2021 79.15 540th 4329 87.5%
2022 89.47 228th 4376 94.8%
2023 91.93 157th 4401 96.4%
2024 92.39 144th 4431 96.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 18 2 1 474 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1990 28 1 1 510 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1991 27 1 1 471 0 n/a n/a -46 454
1992 25 1 1 544 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1993 21 1 1 558 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1994 20 2 0 556 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1995 13 1 0 536 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 13 1 0 536 1 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 19 0 0 441 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1998 17 2 0 411 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1999 21 3 1 408 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2000 22 1 0 331 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 22 2 1 423 2 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 28 0 1 495 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2003 28 0 1 495 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2004 25 5 2 511 0 n/a n/a 0 543
2005 20 2 1 440 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2006 19 3 0 412 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2007 24 1 0 377 0 n/a n/a 0 402
2008 21 1 0 376 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 17 2 0 414 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2010 17 2 1 403 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2011 11 3 2 447 0 0 0 0 463
2012 4 3 3 419 0 0 0 0 429
2013 8 0 4 400 0 0 0 0 412
2014 6 0 2 426 0 0 0 0 434
2015 8 0 2 433 0 0 0 0 443
2016 5 2 3 418 0 0 1 0 429
2017 7 4 3 399 0 0 1 0 414
2018 10 4 4 420 0 0 2 0 440
2019 9 2 6 476 0 0 2 0 495
2020 9 3 6 461 0 0 4 0 483
2021 5 3 5 435 1 0 4 0 453
2022 5 0 9 429 0 0 5 0 448
2023 8 0 8 469 0 0 6 0 491
2024 9 1 8 456 0 0 3 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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 n/a n/a n/a
1990 540 28.0 19.2 n/a
1991 454 29.8 15.2 n/a
1992 571 36.0 15.8 75
1993 581 35.0 16.6 79
1994 578 36.4 15.9 72.1
1995 551 35.2 15.7 79.9
1996 551 35.2 15.7 79.9
1997 460 27.6 16.7 77.8
1998 430 26.5 16.2 72.6
1999 433 28.4 15.2 64.4
2000 354 26.4 13.4 49.4
2001 450 28.2 16.0 32.9
2002 524 29.6 17.7 14.9
2003 524 29.6 17.7 14.9
2004 543 31.5 17.2 6.1
2005 463 30.0 15.4 0
2006 434 30.2 14.4 0
2007 402 28.4 14.2 0
2008 398 24.5 16.2 0
2009 433 27.3 15.8 0
2010 423 28.1 15.0 0
2011 463 27.9 16.5 0
2012 429 26.0 16.4 0
2013 412 26.0 15.8 63.6
2014 434 26.0 16.6 64.5
2015 443 27.0 16.4 64.3
2016 429 27.0 15.8 64.1
2017 414 26.2 15.7 65.9
2018 440 28.0 15.6 67.7
2019 495 28.1 17.5 65.7
2020 483 27.7 17.4 68.1
2021 453 28.0 16.1 67.8
2022 448 29.3 15.2 62.1
2023 491 31.1 15.7 64.4
2024 477 31.8 14.9 63.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 495 n/a n/a n/a
1990 540 28.0 19.2 n/a
1991 454 29.8 15.2 n/a
1992 571 36.0 15.8 75
1993 581 35.0 16.6 79
1994 578 36.4 15.9 72.1
1995 551 35.2 15.7 79.9
1996 551 35.2 15.7 79.9
1997 460 27.6 16.7 77.8
1998 430 26.5 16.2 72.6
1999 433 28.4 15.2 64.4
2000 354 26.4 13.4 49.4
2001 450 28.2 16.0 32.9
2002 524 29.6 17.7 14.9
2003 524 29.6 17.7 14.9
2004 543 31.5 17.2 6.1
2005 463 30.0 15.4 0
2006 434 30.2 14.4 0
2007 402 28.4 14.2 0
2008 398 24.5 16.2 0
2009 433 27.3 15.8 0
2010 423 28.1 15.0 0
2011 463 27.9 16.5 0
2012 429 26.0 16.4 0
2013 412 26.0 15.8 63.6
2014 434 26.0 16.6 64.5
2015 443 27.0 16.4 64.3
2016 429 27.0 15.8 64.1
2017 414 26.2 15.7 65.9
2018 440 28.0 15.6 67.7
2019 495 28.1 17.5 65.7
2020 483 27.7 17.4 68.1
2021 453 28.0 16.1 67.8
2022 448 29.3 15.2 62.1
2023 491 31.1 15.7 64.4
2024 477 31.8 14.9 63.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $632 (6.7%) $8,775 (93.3%) $9,407
2020 $602 (6.2%) $9,130 (93.8%) $9,732
2021 $746 (6.6%) $10,574 (93.4%) $11,321

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 450th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)6771
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)4949
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)8570
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6048
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)6569
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5046
 4%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)6256
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5253
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)7075
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)5457
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)7976
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6556
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)7752
 25%
   5th Grade Science (Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District)6032
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students495491
 0.8%
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian68
 33.3%
Hispanic476469
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.7%64.4%
 1.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson Elementary

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Middle
High : Robert R Vela High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 477 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Yes. Jefferson Elementary ranks in the top 9.7% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% Asian.


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