Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Gahanna, Ohio 43230 · Gahanna-Jefferson City
#372 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio
#5555 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Gahanna, in the Gahanna-Jefferson City school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 437 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 372nd of 1,713 ranked elementary schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (21th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 437.
There are 11 schools in Gahanna; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 4th of 10 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)73%
- Reading proficiency (30%)80%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.2
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
- 437
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 80%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 73%
- 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).
Gahanna- Jefferson Clark Hall
Gahanna · Public other · Grades PK–PK
176 students · 857 m away
Chapelfield Elementary School
Gahanna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 1.0 km away
Lincoln High School
Gahanna · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,468 students · 1.2 km away
Gahanna West Middle School
Gahanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
608 students · 1.2 km away
Royal Manor Elementary School
Gahanna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 1.8 km away
Goshen Lane Elementary School
Gahanna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 1.9 km away
Gahanna East Middle School
Gahanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students · 2.3 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Gahanna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
730 students · 2.4 km away
Gahanna South Middle School
Gahanna · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students · 2.4 km away
High Point Elementary School
Gahanna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
555 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
Hamilton Elementary School
Elyria · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
437 students
Davey Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
437 students
Arcanum Elementary School
Arcanum · Public elementary · Grades K–4
437 students
Charles W Springmyer Elementary School
Cincinnati · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
Mann Elementary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
438 students
Northwood Intermediate School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
438 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 79.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #372 of 1,713 in Ohio. 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 Ohio?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #372 of 1,713 elementary schools in Ohio and #5555 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 437 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–5. 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.