Jefferson Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Shelby, North Carolina 28150 · Cleveland County Schools
#725 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#37355 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary located in Shelby, in the Cleveland County Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 439 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 31.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 725th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is math proficiency (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 439.
There are 14 schools in Shelby; Jefferson Elementary ranks 7th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- 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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- 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
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elizabeth Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 3.0 km away
Cleveland ECHS
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–13
225 students · 3.0 km away
Shelby High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
792 students · 3.9 km away
Shelby Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students · 5.4 km away
Pinnacle Classical Academy
Shelby · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,178 students · 5.6 km away
James Love Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 6.4 km away
Washington Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students · 9.0 km away
Crest High
Shelby · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,098 students · 9.4 km away
Township Three Elementary
Shelby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
540 students · 9.6 km away
Crest Middle
Shelby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
810 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Lakewood Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Northwoods Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
439 students
Eno Valley Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Smith Farm Elementary
Winston-Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Level Cross Elementary School
Randleman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
Grove Park Elementary
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Jefferson Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 31.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #725 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 rank in North Carolina?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #725 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #37355 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary had 439 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.