Jefferson
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sacramento, California 95833 · Natomas Unified
#4515 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#45595 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson
Jefferson is a public elementary located in Sacramento, in the Natomas Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 735 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 18.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4515th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 735.
There are 182 schools in Sacramento; Jefferson ranks 111th of 173 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)28%
- Reading proficiency (30%)30%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)78.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)25.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 735
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 78.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 25.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 28%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bannon Creek
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
491 students · 730 m away
Larry G. Meeks Academy
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
169 students · 844 m away
American Lakes
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–8
625 students · 1.3 km away
Natomas High
Sacramento · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,157 students · 1.3 km away
Leroy Greene Academy
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 6–12
755 students · 2.1 km away
Hazel Strauch Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
650 students · 2.3 km away
Rio Tierra Junior High
Sacramento · Public middle · Grades 7–8
328 students · 2.3 km away
Two Rivers Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
612 students · 2.6 km away
Witter Ranch Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students · 2.8 km away
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Sacramento · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,091 students · 2.8 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
Sundance Elementary
Beaumont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
Alpha Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
735 students
Dyer-Kelly Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–5
735 students
Williams (Spencer V.) Elementary
Downey · Public elementary · Grades K–3
736 students
Marion Mix Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
736 students
Parkmont Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
734 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson a good school?
Jefferson has a Success Index (US) of 18.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4515 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson rank in California?
Jefferson ranks #4515 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #45595 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson?
Jefferson had 735 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.