Jefferson Intermediate School

Summary:

Jefferson Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Rocky Ford, Colorado, serving 199 students in grades 3-6. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of Hispanic and low-income students, declining academic performance, and a relatively high student-teacher ratio.

Jefferson Intermediate School has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.39%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 12.73% to 71.5% Hispanic students. The school also has very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 78.39% to 83.64% over the past 3 years, significantly higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 51.67% to 83.11%. Additionally, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.4 to 15.6 over the past 3 years, higher than the surrounding schools, which range from 8.0 to 15.2. The school's academic performance, as measured by CMAS test scores, is generally lower than the state and surrounding school averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.7%) and Math (29.7%) significantly below the state averages of 44.1% and 34.2%, respectively.

While the overall academic performance of Jefferson Intermediate School is low, the school's Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively better compared to their peers in the state. However, the nearby schools, such as Fowler Elementary School and Swink Elementary School, generally have higher academic performance, lower free/reduced lunch rates, and better student-teacher ratios compared to Jefferson Intermediate School, suggesting that the challenges faced by the school may be unique to the school or the Rocky Ford School District No. R2.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 901 South 11th Street
       Rocky Ford, CO  81067-2154


(719) 254-7669

District: Rocky Ford School District No. R2

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,972 Help


Students who attend Jefferson Intermediate School usually attend:

High:    Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
76.9%
White:
23.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson Intermediate School ranks worse than 61.3% of elementary schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.97. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (76.9%), White (23.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson Intermediate School is 13.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson Intermediate School is $13,972.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson Intermediate School 578th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Jefferson Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

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Rocky Ford School District No. R2:

SchoolDigger ranks Rocky Ford School District No. R2 86th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson Intermediate School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.09 716th 808 11.4%
2005 19.24 689th 823 16.3%
2006 22.06 672nd 829 18.9%
2007 23.50 684th 852 19.7%
2008 31.60 624th 849 26.5%
2009 26.35 688th 872 21.1%
2010 32.12 675th 925 27.0%
2011 19.04 773rd 935 17.3%
2012 19.04 777th 935 16.9%
2013 26.30 737th 954 22.7%
2014 35.71 655th 962 31.9%
2015 25.89 676th 938 27.9%
2016 37.99 527th 914 42.3%
2017 35.11 572nd 929 38.4%
2018 30.67 612th 917 33.3%
2019 31.05 639th 965 33.8%
2021 38.70 458th 710 35.5%
2022 48.44 442nd 921 52.0%
2023 34.53 561st 933 39.9%
2024 32.97 578th 943 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.26 119th 265 55.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.55 614th 690 11.0%
2019 18.98 626th 758 17.4%
2021 23.75 307th 351 12.5%
2022 38.35 358th 595 39.8%
2023 22.87 487th 642 24.1%
2024 37.56 426th 684 37.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.69 461st 693 33.5%
2019 38.55 438th 764 42.7%
2021 34.40 281st 352 20.2%
2022 52.22 272nd 594 54.2%
2023 24.43 484th 649 25.4%
2024 38.30 404th 683 40.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson Intermediate School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.66 114th 172 33.7%
2019 54.11 97th 270 64.1%
2021 58.53 19th 30 36.7%
2022 76.71 21st 153 86.3%
2023 55.09 79th 197 59.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jefferson Intermediate School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 121 1 0 190 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1989 125 2 1 216 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 115 5 2 223 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1991 93 1 2 205 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 91 2 1 185 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 93 1 0 207 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 81 2 0 231 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 88 2 1 188 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1996 88 2 1 188 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1997 89 1 1 178 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1998 103 1 2 161 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1999 102 1 2 174 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2000 92 0 3 153 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2001 77 1 1 161 0 n/a n/a 0 240
2002 58 2 2 172 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2003 58 2 2 172 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2004 48 2 1 138 0 n/a n/a 0 189
2005 42 3 1 136 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2006 40 2 2 141 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2007 42 2 2 132 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2008 47 1 2 128 1 n/a n/a 0 179
2009 65 1 0 128 1 n/a n/a 0 195
2010 69 1 3 139 1 n/a n/a 0 213
2011 71 4 1 193 2 0 0 0 271
2012 73 1 1 205 2 0 0 0 282
2013 60 2 2 212 2 1 0 0 279
2014 65 3 0 209 1 1 1 0 280
2015 64 2 0 192 1 0 1 0 260
2016 61 2 0 188 0 0 2 0 253
2017 57 0 0 180 1 0 1 0 239
2018 53 0 1 182 1 0 3 0 240
2019 50 0 1 196 2 0 2 0 251
2020 36 1 1 184 1 1 2 0 226
2021 53 1 1 176 4 0 1 0 236
2022 48 1 0 161 2 0 2 0 214
2023 42 0 0 154 1 0 2 0 199
2024 46 0 0 153 0 0 0 0 199

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jefferson Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1989 344 20.0 17.2 63.7
1990 345 20.0 17.2 66.1
1991 301 20.0 15.0 67.1
1992 279 19.0 14.6 64.2
1993 301 20.0 15.1 66.4
1994 314 18.9 16.6 78.7
1995 279 20.0 14.0 71.3
1996 279 20.0 14.0 71.3
1997 269 20.0 13.5 62.5
1998 267 22.0 12.1 60.3
1999 279 21.2 13.2 61.6
2000 248 21.1 11.8 70.6
2001 240 19.0 12.6 70
2002 234 19.0 12.3 82.9
2003 234 19.0 12.3 82.9
2004 189 16.6 11.4 84.1
2005 182 15.0 12.1 85.2
2006 185 15.0 12.3 81.6
2007 179 13.8 13.0 83.2
2008 179 13.6 13.2 80.4
2009 195 15.4 12.7 77.4
2010 213 13.8 15.3 77.9
2011 271 16.0 16.9 80.8
2012 282 16.1 17.4 82.3
2013 279 17.4 16.0 85.7
2014 280 18.8 14.8 81.1
2015 260 19.0 13.6 81.9
2016 253 17.0 14.8 81.8
2017 239 17.9 13.2 79.5
2018 240 18.1 13.2 82.1
2019 251 16.0 15.6 82.9
2020 226 16.1 14.0 76.1
2021 236 15.0 15.6 83.1
2022 214 16.0 13.3 83.6
2023 199 16.0 12.4 78.4
2024 199 15.0 13.2 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jefferson Intermediate School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 312 18.0 17.3 n/a
1989 344 20.0 17.2 63.7
1990 345 20.0 17.2 66.1
1991 301 20.0 15.0 67.1
1992 279 19.0 14.6 64.2
1993 301 20.0 15.1 66.4
1994 314 18.9 16.6 78.7
1995 279 20.0 14.0 71.3
1996 279 20.0 14.0 71.3
1997 269 20.0 13.5 62.5
1998 267 22.0 12.1 60.3
1999 279 21.2 13.2 61.6
2000 248 21.1 11.8 70.6
2001 240 19.0 12.6 70
2002 234 19.0 12.3 82.9
2003 234 19.0 12.3 82.9
2004 189 16.6 11.4 84.1
2005 182 15.0 12.1 85.2
2006 185 15.0 12.3 81.6
2007 179 13.8 13.0 83.2
2008 179 13.6 13.2 80.4
2009 195 15.4 12.7 77.4
2010 213 13.8 15.3 77.9
2011 271 16.0 16.9 80.8
2012 282 16.1 17.4 82.3
2013 279 17.4 16.0 85.7
2014 280 18.8 14.8 81.1
2015 260 19.0 13.6 81.9
2016 253 17.0 14.8 81.8
2017 239 17.9 13.2 79.5
2018 240 18.1 13.2 82.1
2019 251 16.0 15.6 82.9
2020 226 16.1 14.0 76.1
2021 236 15.0 15.6 83.1
2022 214 16.0 13.3 83.6
2023 199 16.0 12.4 78.4
2024 199 15.0 13.2 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Jefferson Intermediate School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,594
2020 $11,074
2021 $10,422
2022 $14,069
2023 $13,972

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson Intermediate School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 639th of 965 Elementary schoolsRanks 561st of 933 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)33.332.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)33.332.6
 0.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)41.339.9
 1.4%
3rd Grade Math (Jefferson Intermediate School)37.923.8
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)37.923.8
 14.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Colorado)4140.4
 0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)41.228.3
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)41.228.3
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)4843.8
 4.2%
4th Grade Math (Jefferson Intermediate School)27.928.3
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)27.928.3
 0.4%
   4th Grade Math (Colorado)33.632.7
 0.9%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson Intermediate School)17.527.6
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)17.527.6
 10.1%
   5th Grade Science (Colorado)35.933.9
 2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)38.637.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)38.637.9
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)48.447.8
 0.6%
5th Grade Math (Jefferson Intermediate School)19.325.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)19.325.9
 6.6%
   5th Grade Math (Colorado)35.736.5
 0.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)36.948.8
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)36.448.8
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)43.643.4
 0.2%
6th Grade Math (Jefferson Intermediate School)20.330.2
 9.9%
   6th Grade Math (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)2030.2
 10.2%
   6th Grade Math (Colorado)29.528.2
 1.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jefferson Intermediate School)37.736.8
 0.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)37.934.6
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Jefferson Intermediate School)26.327
 0.7%
   All Grades Math (Rocky Ford School District No. R2)24.623.3
 1.3%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students251199
 20.7%
African American00
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic196154
 21.4%
Pacific Islander00
White5042
 16%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.9%78.4%
 4.5%


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Students at Jefferson Intermediate School are 77% Hispanic, 23% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Jefferson Intermediate School.

Jefferson Intermediate School ranks 578th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Jefferson Intermediate School usually go on to attend:

High : Rocky Ford Junior/Senior High School


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