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Jefferson Elementary School

123 E 37TH AVE SPOKANE WA 99203

Top 25% School in Washington

Ranked 72 of 250 in Washington

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About Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary is a school in Spokane as part of Spokane Public Schools, where kids from kindergarten to 6th grade go to learn. Around 430 to 480 students attend the school, and with roughly 18 students for every teacher, everyone gets pretty consistent instruction, along with some personalized help. So, what we're seeing from the latest state reports is that about 60-65% of kids are doing well in reading, and for math, it's roughly 55-60%. We have a pretty even split between guys and girls here at school, about half and half.

Jefferson Elementary focuses on building a solid academic base. Teachers really zero in on making expectations clear, having steady routines, and keeping in touch with families. A lot of parents say they really like the friendly vibe and how committed the staff is. Around South Hill, you'll usually find homes priced between $400,000 and $650,000. That's a range that lets a lot of families stay in the neighborhood for a good while. Jefferson Elementary offers a really dependable and caring elementary school setting; they've got good academics, and families are quite involved. This school is one of the best schools in Washington.

Contact Information

Address

123 E 37TH AVE SPOKANE WA 99203

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Phone

(509) 354-3200

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 54%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 54% in Math and 67% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
362
Total Students
$85821
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 72 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Elementary School

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
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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 - 3:00 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 77.7%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 11.5%
Black 1.6%
Two+ Races 8.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
77.7%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
11.5%
Black
1.6%
Two+ Races
8.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 362
47.9%
173 Female
52.1%
189 Male

Student Population

362 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

386 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

If you live outside the Jefferson boundary but wish to attend, applications submitted by February 15 receive priority. Applications received after this date are added to the waitlist in order of receipt.

Families new to Spokane Public Schools can now register K-12 students online. Preschool registration is scheduled to open later this spring on April 13, 2026.

FAQ

Q1. Is technology used at Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. Yes! Students use Chromebooks, smartboards, and educational software to make learning fun in academics like math, reading, sciences, and STEM.


Q2. How can parents help with their child’s school?

Ans. There are many ways! You can volunteer, join the PTA, attend school events, or help with after-school activities.


Q3. Is there before- and after-school care for students at Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. Yes! They provide supervision, homework help, and activities for kids after school.


Q4. What is the curriculum at Jefferson Elementary?

Ans. Jefferson Elementary follows Washington State standards in everything they teach, so reading, math, science, and social studies are the major subjects taught. Art, music, P.E., and STEM are also taught for additional exposure to subjects.?

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5: Are the teachers at Jefferson Elementary good?

Ans. Yes! The teachers are highly skilled and committed to their profession. They want every student to be able to learn, express their creativity, and cooperate with others.

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

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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

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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
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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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