Jefferson Elementary

3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008

jes.carlsbadusd.net

471 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Carlsbad Unified School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. It places a significant emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Carlsbad Unified system, Jefferson Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and excellence in education. The school offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement and parent participation. With its focus on high standards and a nurturing environment, Jefferson Elementary remains a central hub for families in the local neighborhood, consistently striving to create a positive learning experience for all children.

471

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	224
Black	11
Asian	8
Two or More	38
American Indian	5

Hispanic
224 (47.6%)
White
185 (39.3%)
Two or More
38 (8.1%)
Black
11 (2.3%)
Asian
8 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Carlsbad Unified
Phone:	(760)331-5500
Website:	http://jes.carlsbadusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 152

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68