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Jefferson Elementary

2508 East 133rd St., Compton, CA, 90222

About Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary School is 2508 East 133rd Street in Compton. It serves 430 students in grades K–5.The student–teacher ratio is currently 21:1. Math proficiency at this location is 38%. Reading proficiency is recorded at 51% for the current year. There are 51% males and 49% females in the class. The daily environment is focused on making sure that everyone has the same experience. This summary shows that the school values stability and a professional approach to early childhood education. The campus is set up to meet the academic and logistical needs of a medium-sized group of students. Staff put a lot of effort into making the school a neutral and safe place where students can focus on their work. The facility is an important resource for the local community's educational growth. Every staff member's top priority is to help students learn the basics. In the nearby residential area, homes usually cost between $505,000 and $680,000. Parents say that the school's focus makes them feel like their kids are ready to move on to middle school. Jefferson is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Jefferson Elementary Contact Information

Address

2508 East 133rd St., Compton, CA, 90222

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Phone

(310) 898-6190

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 51% in Reading.
25
Full-time Teachers
27 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
689
Total Students
$120677
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2320 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM – 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.29%
Asian 0.15%
Hispanic 95.5%
Black 3.48%
Two+ Races 0.29%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.29%
Asian
0.15%
Hispanic
95.5%
Black
3.48%
Two+ Races
0.29%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 689
44.56%
307 Female
55.44%
382 Male

Student Population

689 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 27 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jefferson Elementary remains a hub for award-winning STEM and arts programs through its ongoing partnership with The Juilliard School. Students are currently preparing for spring arts showcases that highlight the district’s "Elevate" mission. The school also celebrated the recent announcement of historic district-wide gains in state test scores.

FAQ

Q1. Does Jefferson Elementary take part in science fairs or academic competitions that are open to the whole district?

Ans. Students are encouraged to show off their science projects and take part in different district-level events where they can compete with other schools.

Q2. What kinds of field trips do Jefferson Elementary School students go on during the year?

Ans. To help with what students learn in the classroom, trips to museums, parks, and historical sites are planned.

Q3. How does Jefferson Elementary make sure that all of its students can get to school without any problems?

Ans. There are ramps and other accessible features at the facility so that all students can safely get around campus.

Q4. Does Jefferson Elementary have any areas for gardening or learning outside?

Ans. The school uses the outdoors to teach kids about biology and the life cycles of plants that grow in the area.

Q5. How do you sign up a new student for Jefferson Elementary in the middle of the year?

Ans. To finish the official registration process, parents must go to the main office with proof of residency and health records.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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