Jefferson Elementary

Summary:

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school located in Lennox, California, serving 761 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Lennox District, which is ranked 827 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Jefferson Elementary consistently outperforms the Lennox district average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with 44.99% of students proficient or better in ELA and 40.65% in Math, compared to the district's 41.5% and 30.42%, respectively. The school also excels in supporting its Hispanic and English Language Learner students, who perform significantly better than the state averages for these subgroups. However, Jefferson Elementary has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.3% in 2018-2019 to 38.9% in 2021-2022, which can negatively impact student learning.

Compared to nearby schools within the Lennox District, Jefferson Elementary stands out with its higher performance for Hispanic and English Language Learner students. In contrast, the schools in the neighboring Inglewood Unified School District consistently perform significantly lower than Jefferson Elementary across all academic measures. Additionally, the ICEF Inglewood Elementary Charter Academy, located about 1.12 miles from Jefferson Elementary, performs on par with or slightly better than the school, suggesting that the charter school model may be providing additional educational opportunities and resources that contribute to its students' academic success.


Detail:

Public K-5

 10322 Condon Ave.
       Lennox, CA  90304-1436


(310) 680-5650

District: Lennox

SchoolDigger Rank:
2617th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,420 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Lennox Middle
High:    Hawthorne High
    Lawndale High
    Leuzinger High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  761

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
95.9%
Two or more races:
1.6%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lennox School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.87. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lennox School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (95.9%), two or more races (1.6%), African American (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.5% 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 22.3. 2 elementary schools in the Lennox 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 $8,420. 3 elementary schools in the Lennox School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 2617th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lennox:

SchoolDigger ranks Lennox 827th of 1568 California 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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.69 4434th 4809 7.8%
2005 14.60 4366th 4822 9.5%
2006 19.41 4042nd 4818 16.1%
2007 18.37 4420th 5113 13.6%
2008 18.80 4413th 5113 13.7%
2009 27.42 3889th 5193 25.1%
2010 36.87 3365th 5314 36.7%
2011 44.61 2919th 5377 45.7%
2012 42.56 3102nd 5390 42.4%
2013 38.61 3410th 5530 38.3%
2015 19.51 4680th 5611 16.6%
2016 28.58 3881st 5614 30.9%
2017 46.68 2726th 5692 52.1%
2018 44.59 2850th 5662 49.7%
2019 51.26 2529th 5789 56.3%
2022 36.14 3360th 5883 42.9%
2023 47.96 2643rd 5874 55.0%
2024 48.87 2617th 5862 55.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.40 2570th 3246 20.8%
2019 40.69 1744th 3275 46.7%
2022 60.96 729th 3311 78.0%
2023 59.16 817th 3250 74.9%
2024 45.34 1454th 3160 54.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.91 863rd 2420 64.3%
2024 48.28 1014th 2634 61.5%
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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 CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.53 1659th 5084 67.4%
2019 70.17 1173rd 5173 77.3%
2022 53.19 2081st 5264 60.5%
2023 64.26 1509th 5374 71.9%
2024 60.71 1745th 5511 68.3%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 73.45 48th 356 86.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.44 2812th 5413 48.1%
2019 49.91 2496th 5492 54.6%
2022 40.12 2988th 5635 47.0%
2023 49.58 2430th 5617 56.7%
2024 48.89 2460th 5605 56.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.34 1478th 2128 30.5%
2019 50.86 960th 2585 62.9%
2022 36.22 1226th 2227 44.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.57 2748th 5431 49.4%
2019 51.37 2399th 5510 56.5%
2022 32.85 3551st 5663 37.3%
2023 45.67 2698th 5650 52.2%
2024 48.01 2566th 5636 54.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.92 1537th 4830 68.2%
2019 69.21 1209th 4963 75.6%
2022 52.11 2067th 5084 59.3%
2023 64.70 1415th 5098 72.2%
2024 66.02 1356th 5102 73.4%
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Data source: test scores: California Department 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.

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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 24 49 15 721 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1989 11 38 18 794 3 n/a n/a 0 864
1990 16 29 20 868 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1991 14 32 31 941 0 n/a n/a 0 1018
1992 5 22 34 958 0 n/a n/a 0 1019
1993 9 28 26 978 0 n/a n/a 0 1041
1994 10 35 18 886 0 n/a n/a 0 949
1995 17 33 15 1023 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
1996 17 33 15 1023 0 n/a n/a 0 1088
1997 16 37 13 1035 0 n/a n/a 0 1101
1998 17 28 10 1015 1 n/a n/a 0 1071
1999 20 43 11 1103 0 n/a n/a 2 1179
2000 16 30 9 1106 2 n/a n/a 2 1165
2001 18 20 8 1124 0 n/a n/a 4 1174
2002 6 10 10 980 1 n/a n/a 8 1015
2003 6 10 10 980 1 n/a n/a 8 1015
2004 3 12 11 948 0 n/a n/a 3 977
2005 2 13 11 911 0 n/a n/a 3 940
2006 2 14 11 887 0 n/a n/a 3 917
2007 4 10 8 836 0 n/a n/a 2 860
2008 5 6 8 827 n/a n/a n/a 0 846
2009 3 6 1 839 0 6 3 0 858
2010 4 11 7 792 1 5 1 0 821
2011 3 8 4 770 1 5 4 0 795
2012 3 10 5 747 1 4 44 0 814
2013 2 6 4 784 1 6 20 0 823
2014 1 8 4 767 1 6 19 0 806
2015 0 2 6 774 1 2 18 0 803
2016 3 7 4 840 0 3 33 0 890
2017 3 6 4 831 0 2 37 0 883
2018 3 12 1 840 0 1 46 0 903
2019 3 11 2 866 0 0 36 0 918
2020 6 9 4 854 0 0 39 0 912
2021 4 10 4 816 0 1 36 0 871
2022 2 8 5 744 0 3 27 0 789
2023 1 11 4 730 0 3 12 0 761

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 809 32.5 24.8 n/a
1989 864 35.0 24.6 n/a
1990 933 37.0 25.2 n/a
1991 1018 42.0 24.2 n/a
1992 1019 42.7 23.8 91.1
1993 1041 40.0 26.0 95
1994 949 38.0 25.0 85.8
1995 1088 40.3 27.0 94.9
1996 1088 40.3 27.0 94.9
1997 1101 46.5 23.7 83.1
1998 1071 51.5 20.8 93.7
1999 1179 53.5 22.0 89.6
2000 1165 58.0 20.1 80.4
2001 1174 61.0 19.2 95.1
2002 1015 53.0 19.2 92.4
2003 1015 53.0 19.2 92.4
2004 977 46.0 21.2 78.3
2005 940 46.5 20.2 90.8
2006 917 44.3 20.7 91.6
2007 860 41.2 20.9 87.2
2008 846 47.6 17.8 86.5
2009 858 40.5 19.7 84.7
2010 821 41.5 19.7 87.5
2011 795 n/a n/a 84.7
2012 814 39.8 20.4 n/a
2013 823 39.0 21.1 89.8
2014 806 38.0 21.2 92.2
2015 803 37.0 21.7 88.2
2016 890 39.0 22.8 96.3
2017 883 40.0 22.0 95.5
2018 903 41.5 21.7 95.1
2019 918 40.5 22.6 93.4
2020 912 n/a n/a 94
2021 871 37.5 23.2 99.7
2022 789 35.3 22.3 86.3
2023 761 34.0 22.3 90.5

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 809 32.5 24.8 n/a
1989 864 35.0 24.6 n/a
1990 933 37.0 25.2 n/a
1991 1018 42.0 24.2 n/a
1992 1019 42.7 23.8 91.1
1993 1041 40.0 26.0 95
1994 949 38.0 25.0 85.8
1995 1088 40.3 27.0 94.9
1996 1088 40.3 27.0 94.9
1997 1101 46.5 23.7 83.1
1998 1071 51.5 20.8 93.7
1999 1179 53.5 22.0 89.6
2000 1165 58.0 20.1 80.4
2001 1174 61.0 19.2 95.1
2002 1015 53.0 19.2 92.4
2003 1015 53.0 19.2 92.4
2004 977 46.0 21.2 78.3
2005 940 46.5 20.2 90.8
2006 917 44.3 20.7 91.6
2007 860 41.2 20.9 87.2
2008 846 47.6 17.8 86.5
2009 858 40.5 19.7 84.7
2010 821 41.5 19.7 87.5
2011 795 n/a n/a 84.7
2012 814 39.8 20.4 n/a
2013 823 39.0 21.1 89.8
2014 806 38.0 21.2 92.2
2015 803 37.0 21.7 88.2
2016 890 39.0 22.8 96.3
2017 883 40.0 22.0 95.5
2018 903 41.5 21.7 95.1
2019 918 40.5 22.6 93.4
2020 912 n/a n/a 94
2021 871 37.5 23.2 99.7
2022 789 35.3 22.3 86.3
2023 761 34.0 22.3 90.5

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 ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201298.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%99.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%99.0%
201399.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
2014100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,420

Data source: California 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 2529th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2643rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Elementary)5154.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox)42.847.2
 4.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)55.955.8
 0%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lennox)50.145.5
 4.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Elementary)45.336.8
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox)49.238.3
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)37.427.1
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lennox)42.431.9
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Elementary)5742.2
 14.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lennox)54.246
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)41.633.3
 8.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Lennox)4029.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)23.222.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lennox)25.323.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students918761
 17.1%
African American1111
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic866730
 15.7%
Pacific Islander03
White31
 66.7%
Two or More Races3612
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.4%90.5%
 2.8%


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Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lennox Middle
High : Hawthorne High
High : Lawndale High
High : Leuzinger High

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Jefferson Elementary ranks 2617th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 761 students attended Jefferson Elementary.


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