Serving 344 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Indiana state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)7%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
92%
13%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% IN state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% IN state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
344 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
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 Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Gary Community School Corporation School District.
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