Jefferson Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 1166 Wyke Road
       Shelby, NC  28150-4259


(704) 476-8390

District: Cleveland County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
759th of 1,502 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,297 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Shelby Middle
High:    Cleveland ECHS
    Shelby High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.9 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

African American:
42.7%
White:
40.1%
Hispanic:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.4% Help


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Compare Details Jefferson Elementary ranks worse than 50.5% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 9th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.62. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (42.7%), White (40.1%), Hispanic (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.4% 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 13.9. 9 elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Elementary is $10,297, which is the 6th highest among 15 elementary schools in the Cleveland County Schools District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jefferson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Elementary 759th of 1502 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Cleveland County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Cleveland County Schools 121st of 243 North Carolina 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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 77.51 253rd 1388 81.8%
2013 71.70 331st 1403 76.4%
2014 68.09 427th 1390 69.3%
2015 61.88 541st 1440 62.4%
2016 58.14 586th 1425 58.9%
2017 56.66 636th 1429 55.5%
2018 52.38 705th 1434 50.8%
2019 52.84 717th 1473 51.3%
2021 70.86 384th 1489 74.2%
2022 69.43 407th 1514 73.1%
2023 50.62 759th 1502 49.5%
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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 NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.77 623rd 1332 53.2%
2019 60.37 481st 1361 64.7%
2021 60.21 419th 1329 68.5%
2022 64.19 369th 1366 73.0%
2023 54.87 601st 1437 58.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.67 898th 1405 36.1%
2019 56.04 629th 1424 55.8%
2021 57.88 566th 1440 60.7%
2022 67.45 419th 1458 71.3%
2023 48.73 763rd 1459 47.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 25.95 740th 878 15.7%
2021 26.21 528th 646 18.3%
2022 18.28 607th 634 4.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 50.78 350th 500 30.0%
2023 37.69 521st 582 10.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.62 556th 1413 60.7%
2019 49.44 751st 1430 47.5%
2021 80.96 220th 1444 84.8%
2022 69.72 387th 1464 73.6%
2023 52.06 707th 1461 51.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.04 223rd 927 75.9%
2019 64.36 262nd 949 72.4%
2021 70.94 142nd 896 84.2%
2022 72.21 168th 927 81.9%
2023 49.06 443rd 933 52.5%
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Rank History for White students at Jefferson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.10 739th 1178 37.3%
2019 65.33 393rd 1183 66.8%
2021 80.03 191st 1172 83.7%
2022 68.30 341st 1194 71.4%
2023 57.01 510th 1183 56.9%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept 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: North Carolina Dept 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
2005 204 201 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 414
2006 191 201 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2007 192 181 5 3 0 n/a n/a 11 392
2008 184 138 3 4 0 n/a n/a 12 341
2009 183 142 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2010 190 147 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 349
2011 180 124 4 21 0 0 11 0 340
2012 216 151 4 31 0 0 19 0 421
2013 204 153 4 34 0 0 21 0 416
2014 182 158 3 28 0 0 9 0 380
2015 172 192 3 28 0 0 19 0 414
2016 154 184 4 21 0 0 19 0 382
2017 154 190 3 25 0 0 24 0 396
2018 164 166 3 22 0 0 29 0 384
2019 148 196 2 21 0 0 32 0 399
2020 138 177 2 21 1 0 36 0 375
2021 139 161 1 21 2 0 22 0 346
2022 150 169 2 25 2 0 29 0 377
2023 172 183 4 36 1 0 33 0 429

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
2005 414 20.0 20.7 48.8
2006 398 20.0 19.9 45
2007 392 n/a n/a 47
2008 341 29.1 11.7 48.9
2009 336 27.6 12.2 44.3
2010 349 23.7 14.6 13.8
2011 340 24.5 13.8 41.2
2012 421 27.3 15.3 48
2013 416 27.4 15.1 51
2014 380 27.5 13.7 63.9
2015 414 27.0 15.3 58.7
2016 382 27.0 14.1 65.2
2017 396 25.1 15.7 99.2
2018 384 27.9 13.7 99.2
2019 399 25.1 15.8 99.2
2020 375 24.1 15.5 99.2
2021 346 23.5 14.7 99.1
2022 377 26.3 14.2 99.2
2023 429 30.7 13.9 98.4

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
2005 414 20.0 20.7 48.8
2006 398 20.0 19.9 45
2007 392 n/a n/a 47
2008 341 29.1 11.7 48.9
2009 336 27.6 12.2 44.3
2010 349 23.7 14.6 13.8
2011 340 24.5 13.8 41.2
2012 421 27.3 15.3 48
2013 416 27.4 15.1 51
2014 380 27.5 13.7 63.9
2015 414 27.0 15.3 58.7
2016 382 27.0 14.1 65.2
2017 396 25.1 15.7 99.2
2018 384 27.9 13.7 99.2
2019 399 25.1 15.8 99.2
2020 375 24.1 15.5 99.2
2021 346 23.5 14.7 99.1
2022 377 26.3 14.2 99.2
2023 429 30.7 13.9 98.4

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 $1,501 (14.6%) $8,795 (85.4%) $10,297

Data source: North Carolina 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 717th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 759th of 1502 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)65.353.8
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)71.161.1
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)50.744.6
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)57.750.4
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson Elementary)67.666.7
 0.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cleveland County Schools)61.853.9
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Jefferson Elementary)53.555.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Cleveland County Schools)55.750.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399429
 7.5%
African American196183
 6.6%
American Indian01
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic2136
 71.4%
Pacific Islander00
White148172
 16.2%
Two or More Races3233
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%98.4%
 0.9%


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Students at Jefferson Elementary are 43% African American, 40% White, 8% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Jefferson Elementary.

Students who attend Jefferson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shelby Middle
High : Cleveland ECHS
High : Shelby High

Jefferson Elementary ranks 759th of 1502 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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