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Jefferson Elementary

1725 Irving St., San Francisco, CA, 94122

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 612 of 6840 in California

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About Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school in San Francisco that teaches kids in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on reading, writing, math, science, and social studies. It also has arts, enrichment programs, and social-emotional learning programs. The student body is very diverse, with a lot of students from Asian, White, Hispanic, and multiracial backgrounds. This shows that the school is in a multicultural community. Jefferson Elementary does very well in school, with 67% of students being good at math and 69% of students being good at reading. This is better than the district and state averages.Jefferson Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 23:1 and offers both effective classroom instruction and after-school programs that help students grow and stay interested. The school is well-known in San Francisco for its high academic standards, active family involvement, and supportive learning environment.

Jefferson Elementary Contact Information

Address

1725 Irving St., San Francisco, CA, 94122

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Phone

(415) 759-2821

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Website

sfusd.edu

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 69%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 69% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
502
Total Students
$137208
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 612 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: 7:50 AM to 2:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 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 21.31%
Asian 52.79%
Hispanic 8.17%
Black 0.8%
Two+ Races 16.73%
Native Am. 0%
White
21.31%
Asian
52.79%
Hispanic
8.17%
Black
0.8%
Two+ Races
16.73%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 502
46.41%
233 Female
53.39%
268 Male

Student Population

502 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

6275 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

There are some great new playgrounds at Jefferson Elementary! The students and their families are very happy with the climbing things, shady spots, and nature things. The goal is to make playtime more fun, safer, and a place to learn outside. It was all done to help the kids and make school more fun.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Jefferson Elementary School teach?

Ans. Jefferson Elementary has a full elementary curriculum for kids in kindergarten through fifth grade.

Q2. How many students are there for each teacher at Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. The school has a 23:1 student-teacher ratio, which makes sure that all students get the same amount of instruction.

Q3. How well do students read and do math?

Ans. Students are better at math (67%) and reading (69%) than the average for the district and the state.

Q4. What kinds of kids go to Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. The school has a lot of different kinds of students, including Asian, White, Hispanic, and multiracial students. This shows that the community is multicultural.

Q5. What programs and chances to learn more are there?

Ans. Jefferson Elementary has arts and enrichment programs, social-emotional learning, and activities after school that help students stay interested and learn more.

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

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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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