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Jefferson Elementary

3770 Utah St., San Diego, CA, 92104

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 624 of 7047 in California

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Jefferson Elementary

3770 Utah St., San Diego, CA, 92104

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 624 of 7047 in California

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About Jefferson Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 47% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
381
Total Students
$124659
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 32.02%
Asian 3.94%
Hispanic 48.03%
Black 3.15%
Two+ Races 12.6%
Native Am. 0.26%
White
32.02%
Asian
3.94%
Hispanic
48.03%
Black
3.15%
Two+ Races
12.6%
Native Am.
0.26%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 381
46.46%
177 Female
53.54%
204 Male

Student Population

381 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

381 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Jefferson Elementary Contact Information

Address

3770 Utah St., San Diego, CA, 92104

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Phone

(619) 344-3300

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TOP 624 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

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 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

Jefferson Elementary IB STEAM Magnet in North Park, San Diego, just dropped The Eagle Express: Second Quarter Wrap-Up. It's got all the good stuff about what the students and school have been up to until December 19, 2025.

The newsletter talks about class projects that go along with the school's IB and STEAM stuff. The kids learn by asking questions and working on projects that mix science, art, and tech with a global view. Jefferson Elementary thinks community and reflection are important, and they're asking families to stay involved as the school year goes on.

San Diego Unified School District has big goals, like focusing on reading and fresh ideas everywhere. For example, Sunnyside Elementary has added cool early learning activities. The report says Jefferson Elementary is still working on helping students grow into global citizens who can think outside the box in a supportive school.

FAQ

Q1. Does Jefferson Elementary School provide care before or after school?

Ans. Yes, the school works with local providers to offer families the option of programs before and after school.

Q2. How does Jefferson Elementary get in touch with parents?

Ans. Newsletters, school apps, emails, and parent-teacher conferences are all common ways to communicate.

Q3. Can parents get involved at Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. Yes, parents can get involved by volunteering, joining school committees, and going to family events.

Q4. Does the school help students who are learning English?

Ans. Jefferson Elementary has English learner support services to help students improve their language and schoolwork skills.

Q5. What steps does Jefferson Elementary take to keep kids safe?

Ans. The school follows the district's safety rules, which include having supervised campuses, doing emergency drills, and checking in visitors.

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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