Jefferson Elementary operates 4 public schools serving 2,623 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,320 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Joaquin County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,575 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 48.5% local, 45.9% state, and 5.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $66,667 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 18/100, ranked #1491 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 16.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 37.4% Asian, 32.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White across the district's schools.
Tom Hawkins Elementary accounts for 31.4% of all Jefferson Elementary student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Jefferson Elementary-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Jefferson Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 16.2% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Jefferson Elementary is typically wider than the Jefferson Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.
Jefferson Elementary has 4 schools, including 4 elementary. Total enrollment is 2,623 students.
How much does Jefferson Elementary spend per student?
Jefferson Elementary spends $12,575 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #1491 in California.
What is the average teacher salary in Jefferson Elementary?
The average teacher salary in Jefferson Elementary is $66,667 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Jefferson Elementary?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Joaquin County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary students are 37.4% Asian, 32.6% Hispanic or Latino, 17.8% White, 4.2% African American, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #1491 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.