JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Ana Unified school district, located in Santa Ana, CA with about 717 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 at 1522 W. Adams St. in Santa Ana, California, is a public school serving students in the Santa Ana Unified School District. The school is situated in a central neighborhood of Santa Ana and plays a vital role in its local community by providing foundational education to elementary-aged children. As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that supports academic growth, language development, and the social-emotional well-being of a diverse student population.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Elementary is committed to preparing its students for future academic success through structured instruction and various support programs. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to foster a positive campus culture. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside character development, the school aims to equip students with the essential skills needed to transition effectively into middle school while navigating the unique opportunities and challenges of the Santa Ana community.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (714) 431-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1522 W. Adams St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704-5798
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Santa Ana, CA with about 717 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Santa Ana Unified
Total Students:
717
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 717 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 90% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
90.4%
Asian
4.2%
White
2.4%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.