Jefferson Elementary School in Fayetteville, AR, serves 324 students in grades K–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which has remained stable since 2015.
The school's math proficiency in 2023 is 30%, which is lower than the state average of 39% and the district average of 53%, showing a decline from 50% in 2019.
Reading proficiency in 2022 is 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but below the district average of 52%, with a downward trend from 50% in 2019.
Science proficiency stood at 30% in 2022, lower than Arkansas's 36% and Fayetteville district's 47%, indicating weaker performance relative to state and district levels.
Enrollment and student demographics have been stable with 74% of students eligible for free lunch and 10% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
28%
19%
White
50%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked QuestionsÂé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½> How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
324 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.
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