Jefferson Elementary School: Top K-6 Education in Calexico (2026 List)

About Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary School is located at 1120 Jefferson Avenue in Calexico. It serves a K-6 student population of approximately 425 individuals. The student–teacher ratio is 25:1. The rates of proficiency are 21% for math and 25% for reading. There are 47% female and 53% male in the school. The school wants to create an environment that is both caring and encourages students to think for themselves. The school office is the main place for families to get information and resources. Classrooms are set up so that students from different grades can work together. Covered walkways keep students safe as they move between buildings on campus. Big, multi-purpose rooms can be used for eating and school events inside. New signs make it easier for visitors to find their way around the different office and classroom areas. We keep the paved areas in good shape so that students can walk safely on them. Prices for homes in the area range from $260,000 to $390,000. Parents like that their kids get the same help every day during their early learning years. The school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 21%

Reading 25%

State average proficiency is 21% in Math and 25% in Reading.

25

Full-time Teachers

25 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

632

Total Students

$58409

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.79%

Asian 0.16%

Hispanic 97.78%

Black 0%

Two+ Races 0.79%

Native Am. 0.47%

White

0.79%

Asian

0.16%

Hispanic

97.78%

Black

0%

Two+ Races

0.79%

Native Am.

0.47%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 632

50.95%

322 Female

49.05%

310 Male

Student Population

632 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

632 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jefferson Elementary Contact Information

Address

1120 East Seventh St., Calexico, CA, 92231

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Phone

(760) 768-3812

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Website

http://www2.cusdk12.org

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.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, students in the upper grades at Jefferson Elementary won first place in a soccer tournament that was held across the district. The school was able to start the myON digital reading program, which lets every student read thousands of books on their school iPads. The campus also recently had a fun Dr. Seuss family picnic where kids and parents could read outside together.

FAQ

Q1. Does Jefferson Elementary School have a program for kids who are going to kindergarten?

Ans. The campus has a special program to help young kids learn the basics before they start kindergarten.

Q2. What does Jefferson Elementary do to stop bullying?

Ans. The school administration enforces a strict anti-bullying policy and teaches students about good character to create a safe and respectful school environment.

Q3. Does Jefferson Elementary have a science fair every year?

Ans. Every spring, the whole school community comes together for a competitive fair where students show off their original research and engineering projects.

Q4. What is the visitor check-in process at Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. Before entering campus, all visitors must show a valid ID at the front desk to get a temporary pass.

Q5. Does Jefferson Elementary School offer classes in playing instruments?

Ans. During the school year, students in the upper elementary grades can join a band or orchestra.

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

ML

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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