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Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2007)

612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
Jefferson Elementary School in Fayetteville, AR, serves 324 students in grades K–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, which has remained stable since 2015.
The school's math proficiency in 2023 is 30%, which is lower than the state average of 39% and the district average of 53%, showing a decline from 50% in 2019.
Reading proficiency in 2022 is 40%, approximately equal to the state average of 40% but below the district average of 52%, with a downward trend from 50% in 2019.
Science proficiency stood at 30% in 2022, lower than Arkansas's 36% and Fayetteville district's 47%, indicating weaker performance relative to state and district levels.
Enrollment and student demographics have been stable with 74% of students eligible for free lunch and 10% for reduced–price lunch, reflecting consistent socioeconomic composition over recent years.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AR)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
20%
15%
Black
28%
19%
White
50%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.64
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
324 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Fayetteville School District.

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