Top Rankings
Jefferson Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,942 students in Jefferson Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Jefferson Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
4,942 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
233 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson Elementary School District, which is ranked #799 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#781 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)75-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
45%
12%
% Hispanic
41%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,636 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,509 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$92 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,636
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,509
$18,511
Best Jefferson Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marjorie H. Tobias Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
725 Southgate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1246
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1246
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
785 Price St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1239
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Edison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1267 Southgate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1250
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1250
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1255 Southgate Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1225
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1225
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
251 Whittier St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1236
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1236
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Margaret Pauline Brown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Eastmoor Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1243
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1243
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Garden Village Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 Garden Ln.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1233
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1233
Gr: K-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #88.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Abbot Ave.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 997-7880
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 997-7880
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
425 El Dorado Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1222
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1222
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
Benjamin Franklin Intermediate
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Stewart Ave.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1202
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1202
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1111.
Thomas R. Pollicita Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 East Market St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1216
Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
80 Fieldcrest Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1252
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1252
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Miriam St.
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1255
Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 991-1255
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Skyline Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1230
Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-1230
Gr: K-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District manages 14 public schools serving 4,942 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District is ranked #799 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson Elementary School District?
45% of Jefferson Elementary School District students are Asian, 41% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School District?
Jefferson Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Jefferson Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,509 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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