School Overview
Jefferson Elementary, located at 4285 Jefferson St. in Riverside, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Riverside Unified School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing foundational education to students in grades K–6, emphasizing academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school is situated in a residential area of Riverside, serving as a hub for families in the 92504 zip code and striving to create an inclusive environment where students can build strong educational habits during their formative years.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Jefferson Elementary typically integrates resources and programs designed to support diverse learning needs, promote character development, and encourage extracurricular participation. By partnering with parents and local stakeholders, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while fostering a sense of school pride and belonging within the broader Riverside community.
886
Total Students
34.5
Full-Time Teachers
25.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White39
Hispanic769
Black38
Asian8
Two or More27
Pacific Islander5
  • Hispanic
    769 (86.8%)
  • White
    39 (4.4%)
  • Black
    38 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.6%)
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: Riverside Unified
Phone: (951)352-8218
Website: http://jefferson.riversideunified.org/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 886
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 666
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 100
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 155
Grade 1 101
Grade 2 132
Grade 3 128
Grade 4 115
Grade 5 118
Grade 6 137

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten155
Grade 1101
Grade 2132
Grade 3128
Grade 4115
Grade 5118
Grade 6137
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female44450.1%
Male44249.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)