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4 schools in JEFFERSON ISD

Texas · 1,125 students · 1 city

Looking at the JEFFERSON ISD system: 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,125 students inside Texas, averaging 281 per school.

4-year change in JEFFERSON ISD

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,125
-102 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How JEFFERSON ISD ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn TexasIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
39.9%#483 of 667N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,125#523 of 760#6,506 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#429 of 760N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
11.8:1#128 of 758#1,816 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
73.2%#208 of 750#1,698 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
58.7%#181 of 557#1,807 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside JEFFERSON ISD

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 1,272 to 1,125 students (down 12%) and from 105 to 95 full-time teachers (down 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
JEFFERSON H SJeffersonHigh09-12383
JEFFERSON J HJeffersonMiddle05-08307
JEFFERSON ELJeffersonElementary01-04286
JEFFERSON PRI SCHJeffersonElementaryPK-KG149

About JEFFERSON ISD

JEFFERSON ISD is a small Texas school district running 4 schools with combined enrollment near 1,125.

Looking at the level breakdown, JEFFERSON ISD is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, JEFFERSON ISD runs about 281 students per school, 54% lower than the state mean of roughly 606.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,125 students, decreased 8% from the 1,227 reported in SY 2020-21.

In the discussion threads here, the community for JEFFERSON ISD discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in JEFFERSON ISD?
JEFFERSON ISD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Texas, serving approximately 1,125 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in JEFFERSON ISD?
JEFFERSON ISD includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in JEFFERSON ISD?
JEFFERSON H S is the largest public school in JEFFERSON ISD by enrollment, with approximately 383 students.
What grade levels does JEFFERSON ISD serve?
JEFFERSON ISD serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.