Jefferson Elementary

511 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located in the Inner Sunset neighborhood of San Francisco, serves as a prominent public primary school within the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD). Situated on Irving Street, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding residential community, providing a foundational educational environment for students in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a diverse, inclusive atmosphere that reflects the multicultural fabric of the city.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Jefferson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the holistic development of its students. The school actively encourages parent participation and maintains a supportive environment that prioritizes social-emotional learning alongside traditional subjects. With its convenient location near Golden Gate Park and its long-standing presence in the neighborhood, Jefferson Elementary remains a vital institution for local families seeking a structured and community-focused primary education.

511

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	107
Hispanic	49
Black	4
Asian	273
Two or More	77

Asian
273 (53.5%)
White
107 (21.0%)
Two or More
77 (15.1%)
Hispanic
49 (9.6%)
Black
4 (0.8%)

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 Francisco Unified
Phone:	(415)759-2821
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 83

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	89
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	88
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	251	49.1%
Male	259	50.7%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)