Jefferson Elementary operates 14 public schools serving 4,956 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 11 elementary, 3 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 4,942 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Mateo County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,990 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 17.3% local, 73.4% state, and 9.3% 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 $82,795 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 66/100, ranked #335 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
a 274.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 44.4% Asian, 41.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% White across the district's schools.
Jefferson Elementary school enrollment varies 2.9× across entities
Jefferson Elementary school enrollment ranges from 206 students (lowest) to 588 students (highest), a spread of 382 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.
Jefferson Elementary student-counselor ratio is 275:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Jefferson Elementary is typically wider than the Jefferson Elementary-aggregate figure suggests.
Jefferson Elementary chronic absenteeism rate is 20.8% — 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 14 schools, including 3 middle, 11 elementary. Total enrollment is 4,956 students.
How much does Jefferson Elementary spend per student?
Jefferson Elementary spends $19,990 per student. The district has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #335 in California.
What is the average teacher salary in Jefferson Elementary?
The average teacher salary in Jefferson Elementary is $82,795 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 Mateo 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 44.4% Asian, 41.0% Hispanic or Latino, 6.5% White, 1.4% African American, averaged across 14 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has an equity score of 66/100, ranking #335 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.