Jefferson School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Kansas 67301 · Independence
#493 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas
#34449 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary located in Independence, in the Independence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 3–5. In 2025 it enrolled 356 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 493rd of 686 ranked elementary schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (63th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 356.
There are 4 schools in Independence; Jefferson School ranks 3rd of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)39%
- Reading proficiency (30%)39%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.7
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 39%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Eisenhower Elem
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
323 students · 498 m away
Independence Sr High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students · 1.0 km away
Independence Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
376 students · 2.1 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Cessna Elem
Wichita · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Central Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
357 students
Beeson Elementary
Dodge City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Silver Lake Elem
Silver Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
Prairie Park Elem
Lawrence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
354 students
West Elem
Wamego · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
353 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson School a good school?
Jefferson School has a Success Index (US) of 36.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #493 of 686 in Kansas. 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 School rank in Kansas?
Jefferson School ranks #493 of 686 elementary schools in Kansas and #34449 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School had 356 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 3–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson School?
There are 3 schools within 15 km of Jefferson School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.