Jefferson Elementary

600 Harkness Ln.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278

jefferson.rbusd.org

551 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located in Redondo Beach, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Redondo Beach Unified School District. The school is known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant campus culture that emphasizes both intellectual development and social-emotional growth. As part of the Redondo Beach community, the school benefits from a highly engaged parent population and a supportive local environment that prioritizes excellence in education.

In addition to its standard curriculum, Jefferson Elementary offers a variety of enrichment programs designed to foster creativity and physical well-being. The school focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to become critical thinkers and collaborative learners. With a commitment to preparing students for future success, Jefferson Elementary integrates modern educational practices with a long-standing tradition of fostering a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere for its families.

551

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

8.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	90
Black	9
Asian	95
Two or More	96

White
261 (47.4 %)
Two or More
96 (17.4 %)
Asian
95 (17.2 %)
Hispanic
90 (16.3 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)

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:	Redondo Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)798-8631
Website:	http://jefferson.rbusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 116

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 88