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#1192 of 2,228 schools in WA
Jefferson Elementary
Elementary School · Pullman School District · Pullman, WA
A Pullman School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
1150 NW Bryant, Pullman, WA 99163
- Math 41% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs WA 50% (2024)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Elementary score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 42% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (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
58.8%
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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated964/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pullman), 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
$46,401
Median home value
$412,700
Median rent
$1,011/mo
College educated
62.8%
Homeownership
33.7%
Poverty rate
30.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99163; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pullman Community MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Kamiak ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Pullman Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 113 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Pullman School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,771NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Elementary is listed in Pullman School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Pullman, WA, part of Pullman School District, serving approximately 308 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,192 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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 308 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary is 12.8:1. 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 #1,192 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Jefferson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% 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?
58.8% 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
- 308
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Whitman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (509) 332-2617
- Area population (ZIP 99163)
- 33,692
- Area average commute
- 14.2 min
- Area median age
- 23
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 99163; 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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