Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12306 · Schalmont Central School District
#593 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#9258 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Schenectady, in the Schalmont Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 671 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 73.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 593rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (69th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 671.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 12th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)61%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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
- 671
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 61%
- 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).
Van Corlaer Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
311 students · 1.9 km away
Schalmont High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
545 students · 2.8 km away
Schalmont Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 5–8
537 students · 2.9 km away
Hamilton Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students · 3.2 km away
Draper Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 3.8 km away
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students · 3.9 km away
Mont Pleasant Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students · 3.9 km away
Mohonasen Senior High School
Schenectady · Public high · Grades 9–12
924 students · 3.9 km away
Sacandaga School
Scotia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
319 students · 4.3 km away
DR Martin Luther King School JR Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students · 4.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New York with a comparable Enrollment.
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671 students
Signal Hill Elementary School
Dix Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Brookside School
Ossining · Public elementary · Grades 1–2
672 students
Wantagh School
Wantagh · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
672 students
Watervliet Elementary School
Watervliet · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
Maple West Elementary School
Williamsville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
670 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 73.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #593 of 2,536 in New York. 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 New York?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #593 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #9258 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 671 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–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.