Excellent
#568 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 17% in state
Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Gahanna-jefferson City · Gahanna, OH
A Gahanna-jefferson City elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
136 Carpenter Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
- Math 66% proficient (2022)
- Reading 79% proficient (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elementary School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,087/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gahanna), 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
$92,271
Median home value
$282,800
Median rent
$1,407/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
59.2%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapelfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Royal Manor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Shepherd Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Goshen Lane Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 400 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Gahanna-jefferson City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #2 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Elementary School is listed in Gahanna-Jefferson City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gahanna, OH, part of Gahanna-jefferson City, serving approximately 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #568 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Jefferson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 472 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elementary School rank in OH?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #568 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Jefferson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elementary School?
18.0% of students at Jefferson Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 472
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (614) 478-5560
- Area population (ZIP 43230)
- 59,522
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 43230; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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