Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Tacoma, Washington 98406 · Tacoma School District
#290 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington
#10591 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Tacoma, in the Tacoma School District school district of Washington, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 71.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 290th of 1,154 ranked elementary schools in Washington. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (86th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 358.
There are 84 schools in Tacoma; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 7th of 79 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)38%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.8
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
- 358
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 38%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- 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).
Dr. Dolores Silas High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,160 students · 862 m away
Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 6–12
21 students · 1.3 km away
Washington Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
383 students · 1.3 km away
Downing Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
298 students · 1.4 km away
Mason Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
639 students · 1.4 km away
Delong Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students · 1.4 km away
Hoyt Early Learning Center
Tacoma · Public other · Grades PK–PK
0 students · 1.5 km away
Franklin Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 1.8 km away
Grant Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students · 1.9 km away
Skyline Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Washington with a comparable Enrollment.
Southwood Elementary School
Enumclaw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Heights Elementary
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358 students
Custer Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students
Silver Beach Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Cordata Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
Jefferson Lincoln Elementary
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
357 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 71.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #290 of 1,154 in Washington. 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 Washington?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #290 of 1,154 elementary schools in Washington and #10591 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 358 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–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.