Jefferson Elementary

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Tracy, California - 4 schools

An equity score of 25/100 ranks Jefferson Elementary #1348 of 1517 districts in California (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $11,365 per pupil, Jefferson Elementary ranks #1669 of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending (California districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,623
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$11,365
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Jefferson Elementary operates 4 public schools serving 2,623 students, placing it among the smallest districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in San Joaquin County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,365 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 1862 California districts by per-pupil spending. See how California compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 48.5% local, 45.9% state, and 5.6% federal, a balanced mix across local, state, and federal sources, spreading budget risk across funding cycles rather than concentrating it in one. The district's equity score is 25/100, ranked #1348 of 1517 in California against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

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. Its most demographically mixed campus is Anthony C. Traina Elementary, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.

Its largest campus is Tom Hawkins Elementary, enrolling 728 students (31% of the district's total enrollment).

Tom Hawkins Elementary accounts for 27.8% of all Jefferson Elementary student enrollment

That dominant concentration 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

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.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.6%
Federal
45.9%
State
48.5%
Local

Funding Equity

25
Equity Score
1348 / 1517
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in Jefferson Elementary.

White 17.8%
Hispanic or Latino 32.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 37.4%
Multiracial 6.3%
Other 1.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 70.3/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Jefferson Elementary's schools, above the California average of 46.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Anthony C. Traina Elementary 72.8
  2. 2 Tom Hawkins Elementary 72.1
  3. 3 Jefferson 68.1
  4. 4 Monticello Elementary 68.0

Programs & Resources

16.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Jefferson Elementary

School Enrollment
Tom Hawkins Elementary
728
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
721
Monticello Elementary
483
Jefferson
388

How Jefferson Elementary Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The California districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Los Gatos Union Elementary Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Exeter Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
King City Union Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
San Rafael City High Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Escalon Unified Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jefferson Elementary?

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 $11,365 per student. The district has an equity score of 25/100, ranking #1348 in California.

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 25/100, ranking #1348 out of 1517 districts in California.