Jefferson Elementary School

About Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in the heart of the city. It has a long history of providing quality education to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a strong focus on academic excellence and provides a safe and nurturing environment for learning. The teachers are dedicated and caring, and the staff is highly committed to helping each student reach their full potential.
The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities for students to get involved in, such as sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs. Students can also take part in a variety of special events and activities throughout the year, such as field trips, assemblies, and other exciting activities.
Jefferson Elementary School is a great place for students to learn and grow. It provides a safe and supportive environment that encourages students to explore their interests and reach their goals.

Address:	2600 N Mckinley St Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone:	(501) 447-5000
Site:	www.jeffersonlr.com
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	377 students

Overview Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.