Jefferson Elem
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Edinburg, Texas 78539 · Edinburg Cisd
#718 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#12354 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem is a public elementary located in Edinburg, in the Edinburg Cisd school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 511 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 68.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 718th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (89th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 511.
There are 50 schools in Edinburg; Jefferson Elem ranks 3rd of 48 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)75%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)64.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.5
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
- 511
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 75%
- 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).
South Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,246 students · 962 m away
Francisco Barrientes Middle
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students · 1.1 km away
Travis El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 1.1 km away
Edinburg Collegiate H S
Edinburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
466 students · 1.4 km away
Early Childhood
Edinburg · Public other · Grades PK–PK
352 students · 1.4 km away
Lee El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students · 1.5 km away
Austin El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 1.5 km away
Vanguard Beethoven
Edinburg · Charter other · Grades PK–12
1,782 students · 1.6 km away
L B Johnson El
Edinburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students · 1.6 km away
South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy
Edinburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
802 students · 1.7 km away
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Nesmith El
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Maple Lawn El
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High Country El
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elem a good school?
Jefferson Elem has a Success Index (US) of 68.5 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #718 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 Texas?
Jefferson Elem ranks #718 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #12354 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elem?
Jefferson Elem had 511 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.