Enrollment
149
Elementary
DISTRICT 218 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON ISD·NCES 482473011300
Jefferson Pri School
304 W BROADWAY, JEFFERSON, TX 75657 · (903) 665-2461 · Marion County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL149 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.2:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
89%
133 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 78 | 52% |
| Kindergarten | 71 | 48% |
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 59% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within JEFFERSON ISD. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Jefferson Pri School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Pri School this school | 149 | 89.3% | N/A |
| Oakwood Elementary School OAKWOOD | 120 | 88.3% | 38.0% |
| George Washington Carver Elementary School KARNACK | 119 | 85.7% | 33.6% |
| South Elementary School DAINGERFIELD | 216 | 84.3% | 23.4% |
| Fannindel Elementary School PECAN GAP | 91 | 81.3% | 13.4% |
| Gilmer Early Childhood Center GILMER | 165 | 83.0% | N/A |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Jefferson Pri School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 149 | #4,749 of 4,938 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 89.3% | #1,160 of 4,789 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
149
+9 (+6%) vs 2020
-8% since 2010-11, when it was 162
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 12.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 149 | 9 | 16.6:1 | 89% (133) |
| 2023-24 | 141 | 9 | 15.7:1 | 88% (124) |
| 2022-23 | 144 | 8.1 | 17.7:1 | 83% (120) |
| 2020-21 | 140 | 11 | 12.7:1 | 90% (126) |
| 2017-18 | 170 | 10.1 | 16.9:1 | 84% (142) |
| 2015-16 | 143 | 7 | 20.4:1 | 85% (121) |
| 2010-11 | 162 | 10 | 16.2:1 | 55% (89) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Jefferson Pri School.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (170 to 149); teachers down 10% (10.1 to 9).
About Jefferson Pri School
Jefferson Pri School is an elementary school located in JEFFERSON, Texas, in Marion County. The school offers pre-K through kindergarten and enrolls 149 students. Across elementary schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 519.
JEFFERSON ISD counts 1,125 students in its 4 schools, and Jefferson Pri School is one of them.
The largest group at Jefferson Pri School is White students, at 52%. Other groups include 32% Black, 8% multiracial, 6% Hispanic, and 2% Asian. By comparison, Marion County residents are about 70% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 62%.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. The school has 9 full-time-equivalent teachers. The gap from the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas is 1.5 students per teacher. In all, 89% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 73% average for public schools in Marion County, the school's rate is higher.
In the wider Marion County area, median household income comes to about $49,672, 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Marion County counts 4 public schools with about 1,125 students.
Jefferson Pri School's closest public school neighbor is Jefferson Elementary School, about 0.6 miles away. Within five miles of Jefferson Pri School, there are 3 other public schools.
Jefferson Pri School falls in the Rural: Distant locale category, used for schools in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Jefferson Pri School had a net gain of 9 students, or 6%. The ratio was 12.7:1 in 2020-21 and 16.6:1 in 2024-25.
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Marion County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,737
Census ACS
Median income
$49,672
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
4
1,125 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in JEFFERSON ISD
- Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 383 students
- Jefferson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 307 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
Other schools in JEFFERSON
- Jefferson High SchoolHigh · 383 students
- Jefferson Junior High SchoolMiddle · 307 students
- Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary · 286 students
Nearby schools
- Jefferson Elementary School0.6 mi · 286
- Jefferson Junior High School0.8 mi · 307
- Jefferson High School1.1 mi · 383
- George Washington Carver Elementary School12.6 mi · 119
- Harleton High School13.7 mi · 217
- Harleton Junior High School13.8 mi · 165
Frequently asked questions
About Jefferson Pri SchoolHow large is Jefferson Pri School?
Jefferson Pri School enrolls approximately 149 students in grades PK-KG.
What grades does Jefferson Pri School serve?
Jefferson Pri School serves grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at Jefferson Pri School?
Approximately 16.6:1 students per teacher at Jefferson Pri School.
How diverse is Jefferson Pri School?
Jefferson Pri School reports a student body of 52% White, 6% Hispanic, 32% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Jefferson Pri School?
Jefferson Pri School is overseen by JEFFERSON ISD in Marion County.
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