Serving 265 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11-19% (which was lower than the Tennessee state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
60%
21%
White
34%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (13-14)
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% TN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
265 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Fayette County Public Schools School District.
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