Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Port Angeles, Washington, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 273 students. The school is part of the Port Angeles School District, which is ranked 81 out of 247 districts in Washington and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jefferson Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (69.96%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 52.32% to 77.34% White students. The school also has a higher percentage of Native American students (3.66%) compared to the other schools. Over the past several years, Jefferson Elementary has consistently ranked in the middle range of Washington elementary schools, typically between 500-600 out of around 1,100 schools, and has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 35-40% of Washington elementary schools in those categories, but the school's female students and White students have ranked lower, in the bottom 40-60% of schools.

Jefferson Elementary's test scores in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math are generally below the Port Angeles School District and state averages, with the exception of 6th-grade ELA and Math, where the school outperforms the district and state. The school's science proficiency rates are also below the district and state averages. When compared to other elementary schools in the district, Jefferson Elementary generally performs in the middle range, with Dry Creek Elementary and Hamilton Elementary outperforming it in most academic areas, but it outperforms the nearby Roosevelt Elementary School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 218 E 12th St
       Port Angeles, WA  98362-7814


(206) 457-4231

District: Port Angeles School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
621st of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,665 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Stevens Middle School
High:    Port Angeles High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  273

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.0%
Hispanic:
12.5%
Two or more races:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks worse than 53.2% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Port Angeles School District. Racial makeup is: White (70%), Hispanic (12.5%), two or more races (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.2% 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 13.6, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $19,665, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Port Angeles School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 621st of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Port Angeles School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Angeles School District 81st of 247 Washington 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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.48 190th 1026 81.5%
2005 70.88 272nd 1031 73.6%
2006 74.02 220th 1051 79.1%
2007 83.19 124th 1069 88.4%
2008 73.04 243rd 1067 77.2%
2009 66.40 339th 1072 68.4%
2010 66.04 331st 1088 69.6%
2011 66.85 334th 1092 69.4%
2012 71.31 282nd 1097 74.3%
2013 62.69 427th 1106 61.4%
2015 47.02 573rd 1067 46.3%
2016 42.85 624th 1053 40.7%
2017 57.70 452nd 1056 57.2%
2019 55.42 509th 1130 55.0%
2021 49.86 513th 1107 53.7%
2022 50.30 556th 1169 52.4%
2023 49.68 554th 1169 52.6%
2024 44.93 621st 1168 46.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.88 80th 566 85.9%
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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 WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.19 210th 835 74.9%
2019 69.23 216th 979 77.9%
2021 64.17 218th 854 74.5%
2022 61.40 305th 1019 70.1%
2023 75.23 176th 1013 82.6%
2024 59.02 382nd 1024 62.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.86 421st 1004 58.1%
2019 60.99 416th 1068 61.0%
2021 49.61 467th 1008 53.7%
2022 47.33 550th 1100 50.0%
2023 50.79 515th 1094 52.9%
2024 39.69 659th 1093 39.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.32 578th 1075 46.2%
2021 55.55 402nd 1025 60.8%
2022 47.73 542nd 1113 51.3%
2023 54.49 457th 1099 58.4%
2024 62.99 387th 1099 64.8%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.00 584th 833 29.9%
2019 43.40 635th 1027 38.2%
2021 33.84 645th 943 31.6%
2022 40.77 625th 1031 39.4%
2023 39.47 620th 1011 38.7%
2024 33.04 712th 1009 29.4%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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 Test Scores
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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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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
1988 362 0 1 7 25 n/a n/a 0 395
1989 407 1 3 5 18 n/a n/a 0 434
1990 414 2 2 5 20 n/a n/a 0 443
1991 425 4 3 6 27 n/a n/a 0 465
1992 398 1 4 5 19 n/a n/a 0 427
1993 396 3 4 9 14 n/a n/a 0 426
1994 390 4 3 8 17 n/a n/a 0 422
1995 400 4 4 11 27 n/a n/a 0 446
1996 400 4 4 11 27 n/a n/a 0 446
1997 290 5 4 9 20 n/a n/a 0 328
1998 263 2 3 10 26 n/a n/a 0 304
1999 268 4 2 5 25 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 246 9 2 8 18 n/a n/a 0 283
2001 240 7 3 7 18 n/a n/a 0 275
2002 194 7 6 12 10 n/a n/a 0 229
2003 194 7 6 12 10 n/a n/a 0 229
2004 233 8 6 14 13 n/a n/a 0 274
2005 252 13 9 22 17 n/a n/a 0 313
2006 221 10 9 19 11 n/a n/a 3 273
2007 229 10 9 16 16 n/a n/a 4 284
2008 265 9 8 17 21 n/a n/a 7 327
2009 264 7 9 13 22 n/a n/a 7 322
2010 283 9 8 13 17 n/a n/a 11 341
2011 256 3 5 25 9 0 33 0 331
2012 249 6 5 22 6 0 33 0 321
2013 267 2 5 23 9 0 31 0 337
2014 263 3 5 35 8 0 37 0 351
2015 235 2 6 36 11 1 38 0 329
2016 230 4 9 51 8 2 34 0 338
2017 218 6 3 54 13 3 33 0 330
2018 222 7 1 42 14 0 33 0 319
2019 229 6 3 41 12 2 35 0 328
2020 228 6 3 40 12 3 37 0 329
2021 145 4 2 35 7 1 18 0 212
2022 182 2 3 37 11 2 26 1 264
2023 191 4 3 34 10 2 28 1 273

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
1988 395 18.0 21.9 0
1989 434 19.0 22.8 n/a
1990 443 22.5 19.6 0
1991 465 23.9 19.4 n/a
1992 427 22.9 18.6 n/a
1993 426 22.8 18.7 n/a
1994 422 22.9 18.4 n/a
1995 446 23.7 18.8 n/a
1996 446 23.7 18.8 n/a
1997 328 19.2 17.1 n/a
1998 304 16.1 18.9 n/a
1999 304 15.5 19.6 n/a
2000 283 15.1 18.7 n/a
2001 275 16.8 16.4 n/a
2002 229 14.7 15.6 n/a
2003 229 14.7 15.6 n/a
2004 274 14.0 19.6 51.5
2005 313 14.0 22.4 61.7
2006 273 15.4 17.7 55.6
2007 284 16.3 17.4 56.4
2008 327 18.8 17.4 54.7
2009 322 18.8 17.1 54.3
2010 341 18.1 18.7 65.2
2011 331 16.8 19.6 59.2
2012 321 16.8 19.0 56.7
2013 337 16.8 19.9 60.5
2014 351 n/a n/a 65
2015 329 21.0 15.6 65.7
2016 338 20.0 16.9 62.7
2017 330 19.8 16.6 63.9
2018 319 20.0 15.9 60.5
2019 328 20.1 16.2 61.6
2020 329 20.0 16.4 61.7
2021 212 19.3 10.9 57.5
2022 264 19.3 13.6 57.2
2023 273 20.0 13.6 69.2

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
1988 395 18.0 21.9 0
1989 434 19.0 22.8 n/a
1990 443 22.5 19.6 0
1991 465 23.9 19.4 n/a
1992 427 22.9 18.6 n/a
1993 426 22.8 18.7 n/a
1994 422 22.9 18.4 n/a
1995 446 23.7 18.8 n/a
1996 446 23.7 18.8 n/a
1997 328 19.2 17.1 n/a
1998 304 16.1 18.9 n/a
1999 304 15.5 19.6 n/a
2000 283 15.1 18.7 n/a
2001 275 16.8 16.4 n/a
2002 229 14.7 15.6 n/a
2003 229 14.7 15.6 n/a
2004 274 14.0 19.6 51.5
2005 313 14.0 22.4 61.7
2006 273 15.4 17.7 55.6
2007 284 16.3 17.4 56.4
2008 327 18.8 17.4 54.7
2009 322 18.8 17.1 54.3
2010 341 18.1 18.7 65.2
2011 331 16.8 19.6 59.2
2012 321 16.8 19.0 56.7
2013 337 16.8 19.9 60.5
2014 351 n/a n/a 65
2015 329 21.0 15.6 65.7
2016 338 20.0 16.9 62.7
2017 330 19.8 16.6 63.9
2018 319 20.0 15.9 60.5
2019 328 20.1 16.2 61.6
2020 329 20.0 16.4 61.7
2021 212 19.3 10.9 57.5
2022 264 19.3 13.6 57.2
2023 273 20.0 13.6 69.2

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201689.4%0.0%2.1%6.4%95.7%91.5%97.9%93.6%95.7%91.5%
201789.4%0.0%2.1%0.0%8.5%89.4%89.4%91.5%89.4%89.4%89.4%
201889.5%0.0%0.0%2.6%5.3%92.1%92.1%92.1%89.5%92.1%92.1%
201981.4%0.0%4.7%0.0%14.0%83.7%88.4%88.4%86.1%86.1%88.4%
202089.5%0.0%7.9%0.0%5.3%89.5%89.5%92.1%89.5%89.5%94.7%94.7%94.7%89.5%
202190.0%3.3%0.0%3.3%3.3%90.0%90.0%96.7%93.3%90.0%93.3%93.3%93.3%90.0%
202298.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.0%
202391.2%5.9%0.0%2.9%0.0%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%94.1%91.2%91.2%91.2%94.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201890.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.3%100.0%90.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%90.9%
201995.4%0.0%2.3%0.0%2.3%97.7%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%95.4%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Jefferson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201990.5%0.3%3.2%5.7%92.4%93.1%93.4%92.7%93.4%93.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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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 $1,384 (10.2%) $12,183 (89.8%) $13,567
2020 $809 (8.3%) $8,922 (91.7%) $9,730
2021 $2,199 (10.6%) $18,604 (89.4%) $20,803
2022 $3,968 (20.2%) $15,697 (79.8%) $19,665

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

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 509th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 554th of 1169 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)76.647.5
 29.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)64.552.1
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)74.562.5
 12%
   3rd Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)65.257.2
 8%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)55.328.6
 26.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)62.143.1
 19%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)36.845.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)62.748.5
 14.2%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)53.940.5
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)64.553.9
 10.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)40.433.3
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)5539.2
 15.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)57.750
 7.7%
   5th Grade Science (Port Angeles School District)61.453.8
 7.6%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)71.758.5
 13.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)61.555.6
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)47.856.1
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Port Angeles School District)5148.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)64.545.8
 18.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Port Angeles School District)65.555.4
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Elementary)50.349.7
 0.6%
   All Grades Math (Port Angeles School District)55.244.3
 10.9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Elementary)57.750
 7.7%
   All Grades Science (Port Angeles School District)64.754.7
 10.1%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students328273
 16.8%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian1210
 16.7%
Asian33
Hispanic4134
 17.1%
Pacific Islander22
White229191
 16.6%
Two or More Races3528
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.6%69.2%
 7.6%


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Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stevens Middle School
High : Port Angeles High School

Jefferson Elementary ranks 621st of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 273 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% American Indian, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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