JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Carlsbad Unified school district, located in Carlsbad, CA with about 479 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jefferson Elementary, located in the coastal community of Carlsbad, California, is a highly regarded public school within the Carlsbad Unified School District. Serving students in grades K-5, the school is known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. It places a significant emphasis on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Carlsbad Unified system, Jefferson Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation and excellence in education. The school offers a variety of programs designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement and parent participation. With its focus on high standards and a nurturing environment, Jefferson Elementary remains a central hub for families in the local neighborhood, consistently striving to create a positive learning experience for all children.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (760) 331-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3743 Jefferson St.
Carlsbad, CA 92008-3336
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Carlsbad, CA with about 479 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Carlsbad Unified
Total Students:
479
Teachers:
18.9
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 479 students

Hispanic/Latino
57.2%
White
32.6%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
1.9%
Black or African American
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
47.0%
Male
53.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.