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Jefferson Elementary School District

1219 Whispering Wind Dr.
Tracy, CA 95377-8269
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Jefferson Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,903 students in Jefferson Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Jefferson Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,903 Students
5,826,818 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
268,016 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Jefferson Elementary School District, which is ranked #340 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#352 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 20%)
52%
34%
55%
47%
45%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
43%
12%
% Hispanic
29%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
16%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,409 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,180 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,409
$19,974
Spending / Student
$9,180
$18,396

Best Jefferson Elementary School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7500 West Linne Rd.
Tracy, CA 95304
(209) 835-3053
Gr: 5-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Monticello Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1001 Cambridge Pl.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 833-9300
Gr: K-4 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Anthony C. Traina Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4256 Windsong Dr.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2379
Gr: K-8 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Tom Hawkins Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
475 Darlene Ln.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 839-2380
Gr: K-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
7000 Coriander St.
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 836-3388

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,903 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District is ranked #340 out of 1,910 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Elementary School District?
43% of Jefferson Elementary School District students are Asian, 29% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Jefferson Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,180 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 2,903 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 45% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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