Jefferson County Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Fayette, Mississippi 39069 · Jefferson County School District
#394 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi
#48841 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson County Elementary
Jefferson County Elementary is a public elementary located in Fayette, in the Jefferson County School District school district of Mississippi, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 512 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 394th of 427 ranked elementary schools in Mississippi. Its strongest component is students per teacher (36th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 512.
There are 3 schools in Fayette; Jefferson County Elementary ranks 3rd of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
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 County Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson County Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Mississippi with a comparable Enrollment.
Alcorn Central Elementary School
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510 students
Pecan Park Elementary School
Jackson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
510 students
Byhalia Elementary School
Byhalia · Public elementary · Grades K–4
515 students
Carver Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
506 students
Nora Davis Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
519 students
Horn Lake Elementary School
Horn Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
520 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson County Elementary a good school?
Jefferson County Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 12.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #394 of 427 in Mississippi. 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 County Elementary rank in Mississippi?
Jefferson County Elementary ranks #394 of 427 elementary schools in Mississippi and #48841 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson County Elementary?
Jefferson County Elementary had 512 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson County Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson County Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson County Elementary?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Jefferson County Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.