Jefferson Elementary

www.jefferson.sandiegounified.org/

400 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the San Diego Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a well-rounded academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The campus is situated in a vibrant, historic area, which allows the school to maintain deep ties with local families and neighborhood organizations.

Beyond core academics, Jefferson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to the "whole child," often integrating enrichment programs and social-emotional learning into the daily experience. The school frequently promotes inclusivity and academic growth through collaborative teaching methods and active parent engagement. As a neighborhood anchor, it plays a vital role in the North Park community, striving to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging creativity and civic responsibility.

400

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	181
Black	11
Asian	14
Two or More	58
American Indian	1

Hispanic
181 (45.3%)
White
135 (33.8%)
Two or More
58 (14.5%)
Asian
14 (3.5%)
Black
11 (2.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	San Diego Unified
Phone:	(619)344-3300
Website:	http://www.jefferson.sandiegounified.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 114

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	114
Grade 1	48
Grade 2	65
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	47.8%
Male	209	52.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)