Excellent
#214 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 17% in state
Jefferson School
Elementary School · Independence · Independence, KS
An Independence elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2101 N. 13th St., Independence, KS 67301
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 48% proficient (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 15-year record (2011–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jefferson School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,905
Median home value
$109,500
Median rent
$798/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Andrew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | PK–8 | 1.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Independence Bible SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Independence
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,427NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson School is listed in Independence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson School
Jefferson School is a public elementary school in Independence, KS, part of Independence, serving approximately 380 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson School
What grades does Jefferson School serve?
Jefferson School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has an enrollment of approximately 380 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson School rank in KS?
Jefferson School ranks #214 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Jefferson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Jefferson School a charter school?
No, Jefferson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson School?
73.9% of students at Jefferson School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 380
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (620) 332-1875
- Area population (ZIP 67301)
- 12,996
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67301; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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