Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Norfolk, Nebraska 68701 · Norfolk Public Schools
#334 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#22074 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Norfolk, in the Norfolk Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 256 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 54.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 334th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (65th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 256.
There are 11 schools in Norfolk; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 7th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)66.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.1
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 Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 66.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Norfolk Senior High School
Norfolk · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,359 students · 962 m away
Lincoln Elementary School
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
220 students · 1.0 km away
Norfolk Middle School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 5–6
628 students · 1.1 km away
Norfolk JR High School
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 7–8
631 students · 1.5 km away
Grant Elementary School
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
194 students · 1.8 km away
Washington Elementary School
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
227 students · 2.0 km away
Westside Elementary School
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
194 students · 2.6 km away
Bel Air Elementary School
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
333 students · 2.8 km away
Little Panthers Preschool
Norfolk · Public other · Grades PK–PK
319 students · 3.6 km away
Woodland Park Elementary Sch
Norfolk · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
182 students · 5.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
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257 students
Sherman Elementary School
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257 students
Stolley Park Elem School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Florence Elementary School
Omaha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
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Elementary School at Wilber
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254 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 54.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #334 of 511 in Nebraska. 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 Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #334 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #22074 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 256 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.