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Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Pullman, Washington, serving 315 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Pullman School District, which is ranked 19th out of 247 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Jefferson Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is more varied than nearby schools like Franklin Elementary, Kamiak Elementary, and Sunnyside Elementary. However, the school's academic performance lags behind these nearby counterparts, particularly in math and science. Jefferson Elementary also serves a higher percentage of students from low-income families, with 62.86% receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While Jefferson Elementary has shown some strengths, such as higher English Language Arts proficiency compared to the district and state, its overall statewide ranking has been declining in recent years. The school's higher per-student spending suggests it may have access to more resources, which could be leveraged to improve academic outcomes. By understanding the school's unique characteristics and comparing it to nearby schools, parents and school leaders can work together to develop strategies that address the achievement gaps and enhance the educational experience for all students at Jefferson Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1150 NW Bryant
       Pullman, WA  99163-3361

(509) 332-2617

District: Pullman School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
683rd of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,401 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Pullman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  308

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.2%
Hispanic:
23.4%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks worse than 58.5% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Pullman School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (55.2%), Hispanic (23.4%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pullman School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Pullman School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $17,401, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Pullman School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 683rd of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Pullman School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pullman School District 19th 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 59.12 397th 1026 61.3%
2005 66.30 331st 1031 67.9%
2006 75.95 203rd 1051 80.7%
2007 83.43 121st 1069 88.7%
2008 85.78 93rd 1067 91.3%
2009 74.73 217th 1072 79.8%
2010 80.02 151st 1088 86.1%
2011 66.96 333rd 1092 69.5%
2012 74.41 235th 1097 78.6%
2013 75.64 229th 1106 79.3%
2015 77.76 213th 1067 80.0%
2016 74.22 262nd 1053 75.1%
2017 76.25 241st 1056 77.2%
2018 67.77 339th 1054 67.8%
2019 64.51 392nd 1130 65.3%
2021 67.64 326th 1107 70.6%
2022 69.49 332nd 1169 71.6%
2023 53.50 499th 1169 57.3%
2024 39.52 683rd 1168 41.5%
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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 36.59 571st 835 31.6%
2019 54.32 450th 979 54.0%
2021 69.22 169th 854 80.2%
2022 78.39 107th 1019 89.5%
2023 57.11 390th 1013 61.5%
2024 26.27 818th 1024 20.1%
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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 66.81 334th 1004 66.7%
2019 64.22 381st 1068 64.3%
2021 37.27 605th 1008 40.0%
2022 62.29 379th 1100 65.5%
2023 52.56 491st 1094 55.1%
2024 52.48 494th 1093 54.8%
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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
2018 68.03 313th 999 68.7%
2019 64.54 368th 1075 65.8%
2021 87.43 126th 1025 87.7%
2022 72.86 278th 1113 75.0%
2023 52.80 478th 1099 56.5%
2024 28.84 791st 1099 28.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.57 181st 540 66.5%
2019 25.59 564th 697 19.1%
2022 83.78 61st 694 91.2%
2023 72.95 114th 633 82.0%
2024 68.02 173rd 651 73.4%
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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 52.27 414th 833 50.3%
2019 58.20 431st 1027 58.0%
2021 69.87 272nd 943 71.2%
2022 63.81 355th 1031 65.6%
2023 45.25 550th 1011 45.6%
2024 31.21 735th 1009 27.2%
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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.

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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 343 7 24 7 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1989 361 9 22 6 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1990 358 11 20 9 3 n/a n/a 0 401
1991 351 11 25 3 4 n/a n/a 0 394
1992 337 11 28 7 6 n/a n/a 0 389
1993 351 10 26 5 3 n/a n/a 0 395
1994 329 11 27 10 4 n/a n/a 0 381
1995 322 15 34 14 12 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 322 15 34 14 12 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 301 19 34 18 5 n/a n/a 0 377
1998 285 11 27 14 5 n/a n/a 0 342
1999 295 12 19 23 6 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 310 14 27 16 4 n/a n/a 0 371
2001 330 18 33 15 3 n/a n/a 0 399
2002 336 16 28 16 4 n/a n/a 0 400
2003 336 16 28 16 4 n/a n/a 0 400
2004 338 17 35 13 3 n/a n/a 0 406
2005 334 16 38 16 3 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 318 15 27 19 7 n/a n/a 5 391
2007 323 17 25 25 9 n/a n/a 9 408
2008 314 20 29 24 13 n/a n/a 18 418
2009 310 24 31 23 10 n/a n/a 22 420
2010 344 22 37 18 9 n/a n/a 23 453
2011 319 19 40 37 1 0 36 0 452
2012 308 12 41 38 1 0 36 0 436
2013 334 13 45 46 0 0 35 0 473
2014 318 19 46 55 0 0 31 0 469
2015 294 22 42 51 2 1 40 0 452
2016 321 16 56 64 2 0 41 0 500
2017 331 15 47 75 1 0 38 0 507
2018 359 16 41 83 2 2 34 0 537
2019 343 16 43 85 1 2 35 0 525
2020 172 20 29 40 1 0 21 0 283
2021 159 18 24 45 3 0 23 0 272
2022 157 14 16 61 3 1 22 0 274
2023 175 20 22 70 4 1 23 0 315
2024 170 20 20 72 3 2 21 0 308

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 381 21.0 18.1 0
1989 399 25.0 15.9 n/a
1990 401 21.7 18.4 0
1991 394 21.9 17.9 n/a
1992 389 21.5 18.0 n/a
1993 395 19.0 20.8 n/a
1994 381 18.8 20.3 n/a
1995 397 19.4 20.5 n/a
1996 397 19.4 20.5 n/a
1997 377 19.3 19.5 n/a
1998 342 18.6 18.4 n/a
1999 355 19.2 18.5 n/a
2000 371 19.7 18.8 n/a
2001 399 20.4 19.6 n/a
2002 400 20.2 19.8 25.8
2003 400 20.2 19.8 25.8
2004 406 20.0 20.3 26.8
2005 407 19.8 20.6 30
2006 391 19.8 19.7 26.9
2007 408 20.2 20.2 30.8
2008 418 20.3 20.6 29.5
2009 420 20.5 20.5 26.9
2010 453 19.6 23.1 28.1
2011 452 20.5 22.0 31.4
2012 436 20.4 21.3 27.5
2013 473 20.8 22.6 31.3
2014 469 n/a n/a 29
2015 452 24.0 18.8 29.6
2016 500 21.0 23.8 33
2017 507 23.4 21.5 39.1
2018 537 26.4 20.2 38
2019 525 30.0 17.4 39.6
2020 283 20.3 13.9 44.5
2021 272 19.3 14.0 41.5
2022 274 20.0 13.7 49.3
2023 315 21.8 14.4 62.9
2024 308 24.3 12.6 58.8

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 381 21.0 18.1 0
1989 399 25.0 15.9 n/a
1990 401 21.7 18.4 0
1991 394 21.9 17.9 n/a
1992 389 21.5 18.0 n/a
1993 395 19.0 20.8 n/a
1994 381 18.8 20.3 n/a
1995 397 19.4 20.5 n/a
1996 397 19.4 20.5 n/a
1997 377 19.3 19.5 n/a
1998 342 18.6 18.4 n/a
1999 355 19.2 18.5 n/a
2000 371 19.7 18.8 n/a
2001 399 20.4 19.6 n/a
2002 400 20.2 19.8 25.8
2003 400 20.2 19.8 25.8
2004 406 20.0 20.3 26.8
2005 407 19.8 20.6 30
2006 391 19.8 19.7 26.9
2007 408 20.2 20.2 30.8
2008 418 20.3 20.6 29.5
2009 420 20.5 20.5 26.9
2010 453 19.6 23.1 28.1
2011 452 20.5 22.0 31.4
2012 436 20.4 21.3 27.5
2013 473 20.8 22.6 31.3
2014 469 n/a n/a 29
2015 452 24.0 18.8 29.6
2016 500 21.0 23.8 33
2017 507 23.4 21.5 39.1
2018 537 26.4 20.2 38
2019 525 30.0 17.4 39.6
2020 283 20.3 13.9 44.5
2021 272 19.3 14.0 41.5
2022 274 20.0 13.7 49.3
2023 315 21.8 14.4 62.9
2024 308 24.3 12.6 58.8

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

Jefferson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201675.0%0.0%0.0%1.1%87.0%87.0%89.1%83.7%85.9%87.0%
201776.7%0.0%0.0%1.2%1.2%89.5%89.5%89.5%83.7%84.9%89.5%
201883.2%0.0%0.0%1.1%2.1%89.5%88.4%90.5%88.4%88.4%88.4%
201985.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.9%88.5%89.7%93.6%92.3%89.7%89.7%
202092.9%0.0%0.0%1.8%0.0%94.6%96.4%98.2%94.6%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%
202193.0%1.8%0.0%0.0%3.5%94.7%93.0%94.7%94.7%93.0%96.5%96.5%96.5%93.0%
202283.6%0.0%0.0%1.6%0.0%86.9%86.9%90.2%86.9%86.9%86.9%86.9%86.9%86.9%
202365.7%0.0%2.9%2.9%0.0%82.9%77.1%91.4%88.6%77.1%85.7%85.7%85.7%77.1%
202490.6%1.9%0.0%1.9%0.0%92.5%92.5%94.3%92.5%92.5%94.3%94.3%94.3%92.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Jefferson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201991.5%0.2%0.4%2.4%97.4%97.8%97.6%97.6%97.8%97.6%

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 $708 (6.1%) $10,871 (93.9%) $11,579
2020 $1,210 (10.3%) $10,566 (89.7%) $11,776
2021 $1,101 (6.8%) $15,112 (93.2%) $16,213
2022 $3,292 (18.9%) $14,108 (81.1%) $17,401

Data source: Washington 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 392nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 499th of 1169 Elementary schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)50.750
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pullman School District)65.761.1
 4.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)49.455.6
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pullman School District)63.166.3
 3.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)67.241.1
 26.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pullman School District)71.960.7
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)55.136.8
 18.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pullman School District)6660.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)83.367.4
 15.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pullman School District)80.970.1
 10.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)58.346.7
 11.7%
   5th Grade Math (Pullman School District)62.559.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)80.755.6
 25.2%
   5th Grade Science (Pullman School District)76.868.8
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)67.552.2
 15.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pullman School District)75.568.1
 7.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Elementary)54.344.9
 9.4%
   All Grades Math (Pullman School District)63.358.1
 5.2%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Elementary)80.755.6
 25.2%
   All Grades Science (Pullman School District)74.168.8
 5.3%
   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 Students525315
 40%
African American1620
 25%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian4322
 48.8%
Hispanic8570
 17.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White343175
 49%
Two or More Races3523
 34.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.6%62.9%
 23.2%

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Students at Jefferson Elementary are 55% White, 23% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 6% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 308 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Pullman High School

Jefferson Elementary ranks 683rd of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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