Jefferson Elementary School District
School District · Daly City, California
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
11 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
14
11 elem, 3 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,819
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Evaluating Jefferson Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
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How this district compares
California rank
#272 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,819
$828 vs California median
District size
4,922 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Jefferson Elementary ranks #272 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Jefferson Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are John F. Kennedy Elementary (7.8/10), Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary (7.8/10), and Thomas Edison Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Jefferson Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Jefferson Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John F. Kennedy Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Thomas Edison Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | George Washington Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Fernando Rivera Intermediate | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodrow Wilson Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 7 | Susan B. Anthony Elementary | 6.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Thomas R. Pollicita Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Garden Village Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a Daly City, California school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 4,922 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1. The district invests $16,819 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Jefferson Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John F. Kennedy Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 41.9% and ELA proficiency of 48.0%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Jefferson Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson Elementary with test data.
Schools in Jefferson Elementary
14 schools Elementary Schools 11
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Daly City
- Total Enrollment
- 4,922
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has 14 schools in total — 11 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson Elementary?
The average composite rating for Jefferson Elementary is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary spends $16,819 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson Elementary is 21.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson Elementary?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is the highest-rated school in Jefferson Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson Elementary?
Across schools in Jefferson Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Jefferson Elementary has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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