Jefferson Elementary

jefferson.bcsd.com

533 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 816 Lincoln St. in Bakersfield, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Bakersfield City School District. Situated in the heart of the city, the school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience for its students, emphasizing core literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the academic development of elementary-age children in the 93305 area, working to prepare them for their future educational transitions.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Bakersfield City School District, which focuses on student achievement, equity, and community engagement. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, Jefferson Elementary strives to address the diverse needs of its student population. Families and community members can stay informed about school events, academic calendars, and district resources through their official website at http://www.bcsd.com/jefferson, which serves as a central hub for school-home communication.

533

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	467
Black	38
Asian	2
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

Hispanic
467 (87.6 %)
Black
38 (7.1 %)
White
21 (3.9 %)
Two or More
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5340
Website:	http://jefferson.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	533
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	472
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	80
Grade 1	70
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	79
Grade 4	79
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	50.7%
Male	263	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)