Jefferson

Jefferson, a big primary school in Sacramento, California, operated by Natomas Unified, hosts 735 students, covering grades K through 8. By comparison, California's public schools average about 465 students each, so Jefferson sits 58% larger than that benchmark.

Across the 20 schools in Natomas Unified (14,902 students total), Jefferson accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Jefferson shows that the most-represented group is Hispanic (45%), with the rest of the student body spread across multiple groups. Other groups include 18% Black, 15% Asian, 9% multiracial, 8% White. By comparison, Sacramento County as a whole is about 24% Hispanic, so the school skews considerably more Hispanic than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 29 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 25.3:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 22.3:1 average. Around 79% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. By comparison, Sacramento County runs at roughly 63%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Jefferson tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 32.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 19.9%.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Sacramento County put median household income runs about $92,175, roughly 34% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. Jefferson is one of 387 public schools in Sacramento County (combined enrollment of about 259,342 students).

Bannon Creek is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.5 miles from this campus. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius. Among the 7 schools in that immediate cluster with test data (this one included), Jefferson ranks 4th on composite proficiency, below the local average of 23.3%.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Looking at the recent track record. Over the past 7-year window, the student count increased 32%: 558 students in 2018 compared to 735 in 2025. Asian enrollment moved from 7% to 15% across the same window.

On the community side, the feed for Jefferson typically covers enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.