Jefferson Elementary

616 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 1522 W. Adams St. in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving students in the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is situated in a central neighborhood of Santa Ana and plays a vital role in its local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that supports academic growth, language development, and the social-emotional well-being of a diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through structured instruction and various support programs. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to foster a positive campus culture. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character development, the school aims to equip students with the essential skills needed to transition effectively into middle school while navigating the unique opportunities and challenges of the Santa Ana community.

616

Total Students

30.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	560
Black	10
Asian	26
Two or More	4
American Indian	4

Hispanic
560 (90.9%)
Asian
26 (4.2%)
White
12 (1.9%)
Black
10 (1.6%)
Two or More
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)431-3800
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	616
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	69

* 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 151

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	151
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	304	49.4%
Male	312	50.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)