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Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Spokane, Washington, serving 443 students in grades PK-6. The school consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in the state, with strong academic performance that exceeds the Spokane School District and Washington state averages.

Jefferson Elementary's students excel in core academic subjects, with 74.25% proficient or better in SBAC English Language Arts, compared to 48.46% for the Spokane School District and 52.63% for the state. The school also performs exceptionally well for female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking in the top 20% and top 15% of Washington elementary schools, respectively. However, the school's performance for special education students is relatively lower, ranking in the bottom 50% of the state.

Jefferson Elementary's high per-student spending of $18,122 and low student-teacher ratio of 13.5 suggest that the school is allocating significant resources to support student learning. While the school's demographic composition has a higher percentage of White students and lower percentage of minority students compared to the district and state, the school's consistent academic excellence and effective resource allocation make it a standout among Moran Prairie Elementary, Roosevelt Elementary, and other nearby schools in the Spokane School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 123 E. 37th Ave
       Spokane, WA  99203-2693

(509) 354-3200

District: Spokane School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
195th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,122 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Sacajawea Middle School
High:    Lewis & Clark High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.7%
Hispanic:
11.5%
Two or more races:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.8% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 83.3% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Spokane School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.7%), Hispanic (11.5%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 13.5. 22 elementary schools in the Spokane School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $18,122. 19 elementary schools in the Spokane School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 195th 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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Spokane School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Spokane School District 123rd 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 89.65 64th 1026 93.8%
2005 81.62 143rd 1031 86.1%
2006 73.94 223rd 1051 78.8%
2007 81.74 133rd 1069 87.6%
2008 85.26 99th 1067 90.7%
2009 82.06 131st 1072 87.8%
2010 84.85 107th 1088 90.2%
2011 79.04 169th 1092 84.5%
2012 74.47 234th 1097 78.7%
2013 65.62 375th 1106 66.1%
2015 64.60 354th 1067 66.8%
2016 73.48 276th 1053 73.8%
2017 65.20 376th 1056 64.4%
2018 70.66 306th 1054 71.0%
2019 76.56 249th 1130 78.0%
2021 74.35 262nd 1107 76.3%
2022 79.21 229th 1169 80.4%
2023 77.03 256th 1169 78.1%
2024 82.72 195th 1168 83.3%
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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
2018 65.12 148th 637 76.8%
2019 58.45 173rd 566 69.4%
2021 25.58 138th 158 12.7%
2022 54.05 165th 478 65.5%
2023 38.73 198th 308 35.7%
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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 51.89 410th 835 50.9%
2019 68.68 226th 979 76.9%
2021 65.63 206th 854 75.9%
2022 79.65 96th 1019 90.6%
2023 73.66 198th 1013 80.5%
2024 77.72 138th 1024 86.5%
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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 67.70 323rd 1004 67.8%
2019 71.41 296th 1068 72.3%
2021 64.37 326th 1008 67.7%
2022 80.36 196th 1100 82.2%
2023 82.29 167th 1094 84.7%
2024 83.29 163rd 1093 85.1%
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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 71.46 278th 999 72.2%
2019 80.45 191st 1075 82.2%
2021 78.82 204th 1025 80.1%
2022 75.67 260th 1113 76.6%
2023 69.15 311th 1099 71.7%
2024 74.82 250th 1099 77.3%
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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
2019 59.13 251st 697 64.0%
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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 63.14 308th 833 63.0%
2019 79.26 183rd 1027 82.2%
2021 65.44 313th 943 66.8%
2022 68.12 313th 1031 69.6%
2023 67.25 317th 1011 68.6%
2024 77.80 208th 1009 79.4%
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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.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Monday, March 7, 2011

Open Quote Jefferson Elementary's Montessori program is awesome. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 22, 2010

Open Quote It is a nice school. It has lots of afterschool activities, like math team, sports, language classes... Close Quote



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 448 6 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 480 7 6 2 11 n/a n/a 0 506
1990 485 9 7 1 6 n/a n/a 0 508
1991 542 11 12 3 8 n/a n/a 0 576
1992 554 6 20 4 4 n/a n/a 0 588
1993 533 6 19 3 5 n/a n/a 0 566
1994 554 15 18 3 4 n/a n/a 0 594
1995 478 15 12 7 12 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 478 15 12 7 12 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 514 15 10 5 15 n/a n/a 0 559
1998 510 15 14 4 11 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 513 19 15 3 10 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 515 17 13 4 10 n/a n/a 0 559
2001 503 18 17 6 14 n/a n/a 0 558
2002 500 17 17 14 12 n/a n/a 0 560
2003 500 17 17 14 12 n/a n/a 0 560
2004 487 18 15 19 10 n/a n/a 0 549
2005 459 20 12 16 8 n/a n/a 3 518
2006 475 18 13 16 8 n/a n/a 17 547
2007 460 14 14 18 6 n/a n/a 28 540
2008 454 10 7 14 7 n/a n/a 33 525
2009 450 10 10 15 6 n/a n/a 36 527
2010 461 15 8 17 7 n/a n/a 46 554
2011 535 13 9 29 7 0 27 0 620
2012 511 14 8 38 4 2 58 0 635
2013 468 9 11 40 2 0 58 0 588
2014 499 11 11 44 1 0 67 0 633
2015 361 11 5 47 2 0 58 0 484
2016 374 10 4 47 1 0 58 0 494
2017 397 7 4 44 0 0 54 0 506
2018 397 10 4 51 3 1 48 0 514
2019 379 10 2 51 1 1 45 0 489
2020 358 8 2 51 1 1 51 0 472
2021 333 7 1 44 1 2 43 0 431
2022 339 6 2 48 0 3 30 0 428
2023 344 7 1 51 0 4 36 0 443

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 461 23.0 20.0 0
1989 506 21.0 24.0 n/a
1990 508 22.5 22.5 0
1991 576 23.9 24.1 n/a
1992 588 27.9 21.0 n/a
1993 566 26.9 21.0 n/a
1994 594 25.9 22.9 n/a
1995 524 23.5 22.3 n/a
1996 524 23.5 22.3 n/a
1997 559 23.4 23.9 n/a
1998 554 23.4 23.7 n/a
1999 560 25.0 22.4 n/a
2000 559 26.0 21.5 n/a
2001 558 27.0 20.7 n/a
2002 560 26.4 21.2 21.4
2003 560 26.4 21.2 21.4
2004 549 27.0 20.3 25.5
2005 518 26.6 19.5 22.3
2006 547 23.5 23.3 26.6
2007 540 25.0 21.6 24.8
2008 525 24.0 21.9 24.4
2009 527 24.0 22.0 27.9
2010 554 25.1 22.0 31.7
2011 620 27.0 22.8 27.7
2012 635 27.0 23.4 33.4
2013 588 28.6 20.5 29.8
2014 633 n/a n/a 30.5
2015 484 31.0 15.6 38.2
2016 494 30.0 16.4 39.1
2017 506 30.9 16.3 35.2
2018 514 33.1 15.5 34.6
2019 489 32.5 15.0 36.2
2020 472 28.5 16.5 33.7
2021 431 28.6 15.0 29.5
2022 428 31.6 13.5 34.6
2023 443 32.7 13.5 38.8

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 461 23.0 20.0 0
1989 506 21.0 24.0 n/a
1990 508 22.5 22.5 0
1991 576 23.9 24.1 n/a
1992 588 27.9 21.0 n/a
1993 566 26.9 21.0 n/a
1994 594 25.9 22.9 n/a
1995 524 23.5 22.3 n/a
1996 524 23.5 22.3 n/a
1997 559 23.4 23.9 n/a
1998 554 23.4 23.7 n/a
1999 560 25.0 22.4 n/a
2000 559 26.0 21.5 n/a
2001 558 27.0 20.7 n/a
2002 560 26.4 21.2 21.4
2003 560 26.4 21.2 21.4
2004 549 27.0 20.3 25.5
2005 518 26.6 19.5 22.3
2006 547 23.5 23.3 26.6
2007 540 25.0 21.6 24.8
2008 525 24.0 21.9 24.4
2009 527 24.0 22.0 27.9
2010 554 25.1 22.0 31.7
2011 620 27.0 22.8 27.7
2012 635 27.0 23.4 33.4
2013 588 28.6 20.5 29.8
2014 633 n/a n/a 30.5
2015 484 31.0 15.6 38.2
2016 494 30.0 16.4 39.1
2017 506 30.9 16.3 35.2
2018 514 33.1 15.5 34.6
2019 489 32.5 15.0 36.2
2020 472 28.5 16.5 33.7
2021 431 28.6 15.0 29.5
2022 428 31.6 13.5 34.6
2023 443 32.7 13.5 38.8

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

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201690.2%0.0%1.6%1.6%91.8%91.8%91.8%93.4%93.4%91.8%
201792.4%0.0%1.3%3.8%2.5%94.9%93.7%96.2%93.7%94.9%93.7%
201891.4%0.0%0.0%2.9%2.9%94.3%94.3%94.3%94.3%95.7%94.3%
201990.2%0.0%1.6%1.6%6.6%96.7%96.7%91.8%96.7%95.1%96.7%
202092.9%5.4%1.8%0.0%0.0%92.9%92.9%92.9%94.6%92.9%94.6%94.6%94.6%92.9%
202191.7%1.7%0.0%0.0%1.7%91.7%91.7%93.3%95.0%91.7%96.7%96.7%96.7%91.7%
202287.5%2.1%0.0%2.1%4.2%91.7%91.7%89.6%89.6%91.7%93.8%93.8%93.8%91.7%
202389.8%0.0%0.0%2.0%0.0%91.8%89.8%95.9%91.8%89.8%91.8%91.8%91.8%89.8%
202487.2%4.3%0.0%8.5%0.0%91.5%91.5%91.5%91.5%91.5%95.7%95.7%95.7%91.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201888.5%0.0%2.6%0.0%9.0%96.2%93.6%94.9%92.3%96.2%93.6%
201988.2%0.0%2.9%0.0%10.3%92.7%92.7%97.1%86.8%92.7%92.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.2%0.2%2.0%5.5%94.9%94.9%94.5%93.5%95.1%94.9%

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 $560 (3.8%) $14,108 (96.2%) $14,667
2020 $574 (4.9%) $11,110 (95.1%) $11,684
2021 $892 (5.4%) $15,678 (94.6%) $16,570
2022 $2,169 (12.0%) $15,952 (88.0%) $18,122

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 249th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 256th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)5662.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)51.544.2
 7.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)6372.1
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Spokane School District)54.747.7
 7%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)71.661.8
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)52.549.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)73.166.7
 6.5%
   4th Grade Math (Spokane School District)50.846.4
 4.5%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)71.658.8
 12.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)56.950.4
 6.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)61.244.1
 17.1%
   5th Grade Math (Spokane School District)45.737.5
 8.2%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)65.758.2
 7.5%
   5th Grade Science (Spokane School District)51.350.1
 1.2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)82.677.5
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Spokane School District)59.143.8
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Jefferson Elementary)7163.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Math (Spokane School District)47.833.4
 14.4%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)70.165.5
 4.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Spokane School District)57.449.6
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Elementary)6761
 6%
   All Grades Math (Spokane School District)46.637.6
 9%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Jefferson Elementary)65.758.2
 7.5%
   All Grades Science (Spokane School District)51.944.7
 7.1%
   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 Students489443
 9.4%
African American107
 30%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic5151
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White379344
 9.2%
Two or More Races4536
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.2%38.8%
 2.6%

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Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sacajawea Middle School
High : Lewis & Clark High School

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 78% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Jefferson Elementary ranks 195th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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