Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary, a tight-knit elementary campus in PORT ANGELES, Washington, run under Port Angeles School District, teaches 245 students, covering grades pre-K through 6. Compared to the state average of about 380 students per school, that is 36% below typical.

Across the 10 schools in Port Angeles School District (3,460 students total), Jefferson Elementary accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

In terms of who attends, Jefferson Elementary reports that White students make up the majority at 70%. Other groups include 12% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, 4% Native American. The wider county runs roughly 82% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Jefferson Elementary has 17 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 14.7:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.3:1, putting Jefferson Elementary tighter than the state norm the norm. An estimated 59% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

Across the wider county, Clallam County reports that the typical household earns roughly $70,370 per year, 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 6%. Jefferson Elementary is one of 29 public schools in Clallam County (combined enrollment of about 10,741 students).

The closest other public school is Port Angeles High School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Jefferson Elementary has shrank 23%, going from 319 students in 2018 to 245 in 2025. Class-load math has narrowed: from 15.9:1 in 2018 to 14.7:1 in 2025.

On allk12, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.