Jefferson Elementary

Public K-5

 1522 W. Adams St.
       Santa Ana, CA  92704-5798


(714) 431-3800

District: Santa Ana Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3865th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,871 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

High:    Segerstrom High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  609

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.5%
Asian:
4.9%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.7% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks worse than 65.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 6th among 34 ranked elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.21. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.5%), Asian (4.9%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.7% 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 19.3, which is the 11th best among 34 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $8,871, which is the 5th highest among 34 elementary schools in the Santa Ana Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 3865th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Santa Ana Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Santa Ana Unified 1236th of 1560 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 26.26 3469th 4809 27.9%
2005 32.31 3143rd 4822 34.8%
2006 36.62 2900th 4818 39.8%
2007 26.50 3830th 5113 25.1%
2008 24.31 4025th 5113 21.3%
2009 22.38 4253rd 5193 18.1%
2010 24.79 4240th 5314 20.2%
2011 29.95 3987th 5377 25.9%
2012 28.73 4027th 5390 25.3%
2013 29.91 4047th 5530 26.8%
2015 22.62 4364th 5611 22.2%
2016 30.07 3762nd 5614 33.0%
2017 31.12 3745th 5692 34.2%
2018 24.37 4287th 5662 24.3%
2019 21.10 4698th 5789 18.8%
2022 33.36 3593rd 5883 38.9%
2023 30.21 3854th 5848 34.1%
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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 29.29 2444th 3246 24.7%
2019 31.70 2358th 3275 28.0%
2022 42.48 1644th 3311 50.3%
2023 39.47 1855th 3240 42.7%
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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 30.24 1633rd 2416 32.4%
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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 29.85 3777th 5084 25.7%
2019 25.78 4174th 5173 19.3%
2022 49.67 2295th 5264 56.4%
2023 35.06 3464th 5355 35.3%
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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 25.51 4133rd 5413 23.6%
2019 18.41 4759th 5492 13.3%
2022 34.21 3395th 5635 39.8%
2023 33.36 3458th 5595 38.2%
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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
2019 32.25 1664th 2585 35.6%
2022 20.61 1983rd 2227 11.0%
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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 23.68 4211th 5431 22.5%
2019 24.48 4234th 5510 23.2%
2022 33.08 3538th 5663 37.5%
2023 28.57 3896th 5627 30.8%
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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 29.57 3583rd 4830 25.8%
2019 28.55 3801st 4963 23.4%
2022 41.30 2809th 5084 44.7%
2023 36.10 3208th 5079 36.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, November 5, 2009

Open Quote it's great my son is learning alot they just dont call u when they are out so its a little concerning.. 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 246 37 153 268 0 n/a n/a 0 704
1989 269 37 168 328 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1990 223 38 159 396 1 n/a n/a 0 817
1991 198 34 171 467 0 n/a n/a 0 870
1992 157 30 175 476 0 n/a n/a 0 838
1993 146 42 189 488 0 n/a n/a 0 865
1994 121 33 214 557 0 n/a n/a 0 925
1995 120 32 183 666 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1996 120 32 183 666 0 n/a n/a 0 1001
1997 124 35 168 764 0 n/a n/a 0 1091
1998 121 37 163 818 0 n/a n/a 0 1139
1999 130 27 161 851 1 n/a n/a 1 1171
2000 89 21 116 736 1 n/a n/a 3 966
2001 105 19 104 780 0 n/a n/a 0 1008
2002 96 12 103 830 1 n/a n/a 0 1042
2003 96 12 103 830 1 n/a n/a 0 1042
2004 73 13 98 838 2 n/a n/a 3 1027
2005 80 11 76 819 1 n/a n/a 4 991
2006 72 11 64 809 0 n/a n/a 0 956
2007 56 8 64 813 0 n/a n/a 2 943
2008 49 11 62 814 n/a n/a n/a 0 936
2009 56 4 55 808 1 2 6 0 932
2010 51 6 61 828 0 1 1 0 948
2011 50 6 51 849 0 0 5 0 961
2012 40 5 46 780 0 1 8 0 880
2013 37 5 49 799 1 0 5 0 896
2014 38 12 45 794 2 1 5 0 897
2015 24 7 40 742 1 1 5 0 820
2016 23 6 38 693 1 0 12 0 773
2017 18 5 41 674 2 1 12 0 753
2018 17 5 30 648 2 1 14 0 717
2019 12 6 27 641 4 0 17 0 707
2020 17 3 28 603 2 0 7 0 660
2021 13 3 32 592 2 0 9 0 651
2022 13 2 30 555 2 0 5 0 607
2023 15 2 30 557 1 0 4 0 609

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 704 28.0 25.1 n/a
1989 802 30.5 26.2 n/a
1990 817 32.6 25.0 n/a
1991 870 34.0 25.5 n/a
1992 838 34.6 24.2 41.1
1993 865 32.0 27.0 47.1
1994 925 32.0 28.9 53.2
1995 1001 38.0 26.3 63.4
1996 1001 38.0 26.3 63.4
1997 1091 38.0 28.7 61.5
1998 1139 51.0 22.3 64.5
1999 1171 51.0 23.0 63.7
2000 966 50.0 19.3 69
2001 1008 50.0 20.2 65.9
2002 1042 52.6 19.8 68.7
2003 1042 52.6 19.8 68.7
2004 1027 49.6 20.7 72.7
2005 991 44.6 22.2 70.3
2006 956 43.6 21.9 67.7
2007 943 43.0 21.9 72.1
2008 936 49.5 18.9 76.5
2009 932 44.0 20.3 79.8
2010 948 40.0 23.7 83.6
2011 961 n/a n/a 81.5
2012 880 36.0 24.4 n/a
2013 896 33.5 26.7 73.5
2014 897 34.5 26.0 81.7
2015 820 34.0 24.1 76.3
2016 773 35.0 22.0 80.1
2017 753 34.0 22.1 74
2018 717 33.0 21.7 76.2
2019 707 33.0 21.4 74
2020 660 n/a n/a 75.6
2021 651 29.0 22.4 76.2
2022 607 28.4 21.3 47.8
2023 609 31.5 19.3 63.7

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 704 28.0 25.1 n/a
1989 802 30.5 26.2 n/a
1990 817 32.6 25.0 n/a
1991 870 34.0 25.5 n/a
1992 838 34.6 24.2 41.1
1993 865 32.0 27.0 47.1
1994 925 32.0 28.9 53.2
1995 1001 38.0 26.3 63.4
1996 1001 38.0 26.3 63.4
1997 1091 38.0 28.7 61.5
1998 1139 51.0 22.3 64.5
1999 1171 51.0 23.0 63.7
2000 966 50.0 19.3 69
2001 1008 50.0 20.2 65.9
2002 1042 52.6 19.8 68.7
2003 1042 52.6 19.8 68.7
2004 1027 49.6 20.7 72.7
2005 991 44.6 22.2 70.3
2006 956 43.6 21.9 67.7
2007 943 43.0 21.9 72.1
2008 936 49.5 18.9 76.5
2009 932 44.0 20.3 79.8
2010 948 40.0 23.7 83.6
2011 961 n/a n/a 81.5
2012 880 36.0 24.4 n/a
2013 896 33.5 26.7 73.5
2014 897 34.5 26.0 81.7
2015 820 34.0 24.1 76.3
2016 773 35.0 22.0 80.1
2017 753 34.0 22.1 74
2018 717 33.0 21.7 76.2
2019 707 33.0 21.4 74
2020 660 n/a n/a 75.6
2021 651 29.0 22.4 76.2
2022 607 28.4 21.3 47.8
2023 609 31.5 19.3 63.7

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%1.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201398.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201494.0%3.0%0.0%4.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%94.0%
201598.0%2.0%0.0%0.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%
201696.0%2.0%0.0%2.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%96.0%98.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤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%
2019≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
202094.6%0.0%0.8%98.5%97.7%96.9%

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 $8,871

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 4698th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3854th of 5848 Elementary schools
 15.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Elementary)35.221.3
 13.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)31.628.4
 3.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)44.629.8
 14.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)35.229.2
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)4.96.1
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)6.94.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)13.88.7
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Elementary)18.633.8
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)33.631.4
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)32.630
 2.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)33.326.6
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)2.80
 2.8%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)13.11.7
 11.4%
   4th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)14.59.1
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Jefferson Elementary)24.832.5
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Santa Ana Unified)37.634
 3.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)19.528
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Ana Unified)27.420.5
 6.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Elementary)11.520.8
 9.3%
   5th Grade Science (Santa Ana Unified)17.817.1
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)21.45.2
 16.3%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (Santa Ana Unified)15.14.3
 10.9%
   5th Grade Reading/Language Arts (California)138.8
 4.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students707609
 13.9%
African American62
 66.7%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian2730
 11.1%
Hispanic641557
 13.1%
Pacific Islander00
White1215
 25%
Two or More Races174
 76.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients74%63.7%
 10.3%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 609 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% White.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Segerstrom High

Jefferson Elementary ranks 3865th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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