Jefferson Elem.
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63703 · Cape Girardeau 63
#1028 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri
#44031 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elem.
Jefferson Elem. is a public elementary located in Cape Girardeau, in the Cape Girardeau 63 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 494 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 21.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1028th of 1,159 ranked elementary schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 494.
There are 10 schools in Cape Girardeau; Jefferson Elem. ranks 10th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
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 Elem. by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 494
- 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
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elem.
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Jr. High
Cape Girardeau · Public middle · Grades 7–8
633 students · 1.2 km away
Central Middle
Cape Girardeau · Public middle · Grades 5–6
623 students · 1.4 km away
Girardot Center for Youth
Cape Girardeau · Public high · Grades 5–12
24 students · 2.3 km away
Central High
Cape Girardeau · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,278 students · 3.2 km away
Alma Schrader Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades K–4
332 students · 3.5 km away
Franklin Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
241 students · 3.5 km away
Clippard Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
383 students · 3.5 km away
Blanchard Elem.
Cape Girardeau · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
326 students · 3.8 km away
Scott City Elem.
Scott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
282 students · 9.4 km away
Scott City High
Scott City · Public high · Grades 9–12
268 students · 9.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
Primitivo Garcia Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
494 students
John Thomas School of Discover
Nixa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
493 students
Prairie Dell Elementary
Union · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
Liberty Oaks Elem.
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Kennerly Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
Perryville Primary Center
Perryville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
492 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elem. a good school?
Jefferson Elem. has a Success Index (US) of 21.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1028 of 1,159 in Missouri. 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 Elem. rank in Missouri?
Jefferson Elem. ranks #1028 of 1,159 elementary schools in Missouri and #44031 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elem.?
Jefferson Elem. had 494 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elem. a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elem. is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elem.?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elem.; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.