Excellent
#161 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 7% in state
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary School · Everett School District · Everett, WA
An Everett School District elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2500 Cadet Way, Everett, WA 98208
- Math 57% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 61% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jefferson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,500/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Everett), 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
$102,546
Median home value
$641,300
Median rent
$1,859/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
68.4%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98208; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| St Mary MagdalenPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Emerson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Everett School District
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #6 of 30
- District spending per student
- $18,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Elementary is listed in Everett School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Everett, WA, part of Everett School District, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Jefferson Elementary
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Elementary
What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?
Jefferson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Elementary rank in WA?
Jefferson Elementary ranks #161 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Jefferson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elementary has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jefferson Elementary a charter school?
No, Jefferson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson Elementary?
50.2% of students at Jefferson Elementary 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Snohomish County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (425) 385-7400
- Area population (ZIP 98208)
- 60,616
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2024 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98208; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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