Jefferson Elementary

Daly City, California — 14 schools

4,956
Total Enrollment
14
Schools
$19,990
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

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.

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

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.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

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.

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

Where does the funding come from?

9.3%
Federal
73.4%
State
17.3%
Local

Funding Equity

66
Equity Score
335 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Mateo County county, where this district is located.

$2,485
Studio/mo
$2,977
1 BR/mo
$3,604
2 BR/mo
$4,604
3 BR/mo
$4,772
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$82,795
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 14 schools in Jefferson Elementary.

White 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 41.0%
African American 1.4%
Asian 44.4%
Multiracial 5.9%
Other 0.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

274.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Jefferson Elementary

School Enrollment
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
588
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
558
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
497
Susan B. Anthony Elementary
407
Westlake Elementary
321
Daniel Webster Elementary
317
John F. Kennedy Elementary
304
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary
303
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary
299
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary
294
Thomas Edison Elementary
294
Garden Village Elementary
288
Woodrow Wilson Elementary
266
George Washington Elementary
206

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Jefferson Elementary?

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.

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