Jefferson Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 520 S Minnesota
       Cape Girardeau, MO  63703-6603


(573) 334-2030

District: Cape Girardeau 63

SchoolDigger Rank:
813th of 898 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,085 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Central Junior High
    Central Middle
High:    Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  483

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.5%
White:
30.0%
Two or more races:
17.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.1% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks worse than 90.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District. Student population at Jefferson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (44.5%), White (30%), two or more races (17%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 11. 2 elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 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 $12,085. 2 elementary schools in the Cape Girardeau 63 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 813th of 898 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Cape Girardeau 63:

SchoolDigger ranks Cape Girardeau 63 248th of 376 Missouri 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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 8.51 1039th 1074 3.3%
2007 21.39 965th 1080 10.6%
2008 12.69 1025th 1084 5.4%
2009 21.93 913th 1053 13.3%
2010 22.51 922nd 1066 13.5%
2011 15.01 999th 1088 8.2%
2012 15.75 979th 1085 9.8%
2013 11.63 1034th 1108 6.7%
2014 19.56 957th 1089 12.1%
2015 20.15 903rd 1058 14.7%
2016 8.21 813th 865 6.0%
2017 13.20 934th 1032 9.5%
2018 19.15 895th 1045 14.4%
2019 13.45 946th 1052 10.1%
2021 6.89 848th 901 5.9%
2022 13.62 798th 908 12.1%
2023 10.40 813th 898 9.5%
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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 MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 647th 887 27.1%
2019 25.28 777th 907 14.3%
2021 18.53 513th 574 10.6%
2022 35.13 355th 532 33.3%
2023 25.65 495th 611 19.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.60 135th 243 44.4%
2019 52.59 103rd 250 58.8%
2022 37.27 119th 184 35.3%
2023 24.81 153rd 185 17.3%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.39 818th 898 8.9%
2019 2.88 915th 917 0.2%
2023 5.37 661st 673 1.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 352 352
1992 278 58 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1993 268 70 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 339
1994 218 56 8 43 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1995 247 56 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1996 247 56 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1997 265 62 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 238 79 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 228 72 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 283 182 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2001 260 171 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2002 156 132 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2003 156 132 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2004 151 138 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 149 147 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 298
2006 162 166 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2007 133 170 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 132 178 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 318
2009 118 157 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2010 119 144 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 273
2011 152 148 1 21 0 0 24 0 346
2012 142 154 1 26 3 0 29 0 355
2013 139 138 1 30 4 0 48 0 360
2014 132 153 0 27 0 0 49 0 361
2015 123 146 0 29 0 0 64 0 362
2016 109 170 1 22 0 0 59 0 361
2017 86 139 0 20 0 0 44 0 289
2018 74 125 1 26 0 0 35 0 261
2019 89 140 0 25 0 0 43 0 297
2020 111 150 0 26 0 0 52 0 339
2021 121 161 0 30 3 0 66 0 381
2022 114 165 2 37 3 0 65 0 386
2023 145 215 6 34 1 0 82 0 483

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
1991 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
1992 337 24.1 13.9 40.9
1993 339 24.1 14.1 41.6
1994 325 25.1 12.9 49.8
1995 311 25.1 12.4 55.9
1996 311 25.1 12.4 55.9
1997 331 25.1 13.2 37.5
1998 321 26.1 12.3 49.5
1999 303 26.6 11.4 49.2
2000 469 36.5 12.8 69.9
2001 435 39.8 10.9 73.6
2002 291 28.8 10.1 79.4
2003 291 28.8 10.1 79.4
2004 294 30.9 9.5 91.2
2005 298 29.6 10.1 86.9
2006 332 28.6 11.6 83.7
2007 309 28.1 11.0 91.6
2008 318 28.6 11.1 96.5
2009 281 29.8 9.4 74.7
2010 273 30.2 9.0 79.9
2011 346 28.9 11.9 74.9
2012 355 28.8 12.3 75.5
2013 360 32.2 11.1 76.7
2014 361 33.3 10.8 88.9
2015 362 33.0 10.9 89.8
2016 361 33.0 10.9 93.1
2017 289 31.0 9.2 92.4
2018 261 30.1 8.6 88.9
2019 297 30.1 9.8 99
2020 339 31.6 10.7 99.1
2021 381 35.5 10.7 99.2
2022 386 39.6 9.7 99.2
2023 483 43.6 11.0 10.1

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
1991 352 23.0 15.3 n/a
1992 337 24.1 13.9 40.9
1993 339 24.1 14.1 41.6
1994 325 25.1 12.9 49.8
1995 311 25.1 12.4 55.9
1996 311 25.1 12.4 55.9
1997 331 25.1 13.2 37.5
1998 321 26.1 12.3 49.5
1999 303 26.6 11.4 49.2
2000 469 36.5 12.8 69.9
2001 435 39.8 10.9 73.6
2002 291 28.8 10.1 79.4
2003 291 28.8 10.1 79.4
2004 294 30.9 9.5 91.2
2005 298 29.6 10.1 86.9
2006 332 28.6 11.6 83.7
2007 309 28.1 11.0 91.6
2008 318 28.6 11.1 96.5
2009 281 29.8 9.4 74.7
2010 273 30.2 9.0 79.9
2011 346 28.9 11.9 74.9
2012 355 28.8 12.3 75.5
2013 360 32.2 11.1 76.7
2014 361 33.3 10.8 88.9
2015 362 33.0 10.9 89.8
2016 361 33.0 10.9 93.1
2017 289 31.0 9.2 92.4
2018 261 30.1 8.6 88.9
2019 297 30.1 9.8 99
2020 339 31.6 10.7 99.1
2021 381 35.5 10.7 99.2
2022 386 39.6 9.7 99.2
2023 483 43.6 11.0 10.1

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.
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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 $974 (9.0%) $9,880 (91.0%) $10,855
2020 $1,113 (10.8%) $9,200 (89.2%) $10,313
2021 $1,082 (10.0%) $9,700 (90.0%) $10,783
2022 $2,054 (17.0%) $10,031 (83.0%) $12,084

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 946th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 813th of 898 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)34.810.8
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cape Girardeau 63)43.434.3
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)4641.1
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)32.625
 7.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cape Girardeau 63)48.739.2
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)48.742.4
 6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)1510.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cape Girardeau 63)36.131.8
 4.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)46.843.8
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Elementary)23.317.1
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cape Girardeau 63)44.538.7
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)49.345.9
 3.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297483
 62.6%
African American140215
 53.6%
American Indian01
Asian06
Hispanic2534
 36%
Pacific Islander00
White89145
 62.9%
Two or More Races4382
 90.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99%10.1%
 88.8%


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Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Central Junior High
Middle : Central Middle
High : Central High

Students at Jefferson Elementary are 45% African American, 30% White, 17% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 483 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Jefferson Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.5% of Missouri elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. School Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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