Jefferson School

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Jefferson School ranks 322 nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jefferson School is an elementary school located in Independence, Kansas, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 390 students. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the Independence School District and the state of Kansas in English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science proficiency.

In the 2023-2024 school year, Jefferson School had 39.62% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 31.93% for the Independence district and 33.55% for the state. In Mathematics, 37.39% of Jefferson School students were proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (28.69%) and the state (31.6%). The school's strong performance extends to Science as well, with 51.53% of students proficient or better, compared to 35.58% for the district and 32.28% for the state.

When compared to nearby schools, Jefferson School stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in comparison to lower-performing schools in the Coffeyville and Neodesha districts. This highlights the potential for Jefferson School to serve as a model for other schools in the region, sharing best practices and strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 3-5

2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301

(620) 332-1875

District: Independence

SchoolDigger Rank:
322^nd of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,731

Students who attend Jefferson School usually attend:

Middle:	Independence Middle
High:	Independence Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 380

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.7%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

12.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 73.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson School ranks better than 50.7% of elementary schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.27. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Jefferson School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (68.7%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (12.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 73.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 13.1. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson School is $8,731.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson School 322^nd of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Jefferson School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Independence:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence 98^th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jefferson School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2012	39.06	516^th	660	21.8%
2013	57.33	365^th	668	45.4%
2015	58.58	263^rd	678	61.2%
2016	43.49	396^th	656	39.6%
2017	41.72	403^rd	659	38.8%
2018	46.30	365^th	656	44.4%
2019	42.99	403^rd	667	39.6%
2021	54.72	296^th	670	55.8%
2022	51.10	328^th	668	50.9%
2023	45.25	370^th	660	43.9%
2024	50.27	322^nd	653	50.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	32.84	10^th	15	33.3%
2021	65.99	8^th	22	63.6%
2022	60.50	12^th	29	58.6%
2023	52.51	11^th	30	63.3%
2024	64.66	11^th	41	73.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	73.81	20^th	140	85.7%
2019	60.61	61^st	193	68.4%
2021	44.80	120^th	214	43.9%
2022	66.41	77^th	305	74.8%
2023	61.99	91^st	296	69.3%
2024	74.31	50^th	306	83.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	54.02	224^th	512	56.3%
2019	57.72	183^rd	509	64.0%
2021	67.53	109^th	494	77.9%
2022	67.62	106^th	512	79.3%
2023	56.87	206^th	541	61.9%
2024	62.50	179^th	546	67.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.58	310^th	574	46.0%
2019	43.40	347^th	591	41.3%
2021	54.42	265^th	591	55.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	73.81	20^th	140	85.7%
2019	60.61	61^st	193	68.4%
2021	44.80	120^th	214	43.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	47.21	309^th	575	46.3%
2019	45.31	325^th	586	44.5%
2021	55.48	255^th	605	57.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	38.04	135^th	207	34.8%
2019	36.58	163^rd	235	30.6%
2021	64.47	50^th	229	78.2%
2022	58.94	73^rd	254	71.3%
2023	74.82	38^th	245	84.5%
2024	76.33	39^th	260	85.0%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	46.14	324^th	574	43.6%
2019	40.52	363^rd	592	38.7%
2021	51.07	292^nd	587	50.3%
2022	47.63	316^th	596	47.0%
2023	38.39	384^th	584	34.2%
2024	43.52	337^th	579	41.8%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas State 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.

Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	460	39	8	23	34	0	33	597
2013	457	36	8	29	30	1	37	598
2014	461	38	3	41	19	2	44	608
2015	420	36	6	41	11	0	32	546
2016	405	45	3	46	11	1	37	548
2017	455	46	9	49	13	0	41	613
2018	434	39	6	45	9	0	46	579
2019	479	32	4	56	13	0	48	632
2020	329	15	3	44	8	0	35	434
2021	300	17	5	39	4	0	29	394
2022	279	20	3	42	4	0	32	380
2023	271	19	1	51	5	0	43	390
2024	261	17	1	48	5	0	48	380

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	597	33.4	17.8	54.9
2013	598	31.0	19.2	55.7
2014	608	30.1	20.1	55.8
2015	546	33.0	16.5	65.4
2016	548	33.0	16.6	69.3
2017	613	34.0	18.0	60.2
2018	579	33.0	17.5	67.4
2019	632	32.0	19.7	67.9
2020	434	33.0	13.1	74.9
2021	394	31.0	12.7	74.4
2022	380	30.0	12.6	68.9
2023	390	28.0	13.9	72.8
2024	380	29.0	13.1	73.9

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 School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	597	33.4	17.8	54.9
2013	598	31.0	19.2	55.7
2014	608	30.1	20.1	55.8
2015	546	33.0	16.5	65.4
2016	548	33.0	16.6	69.3
2017	613	34.0	18.0	60.2
2018	579	33.0	17.5	67.4
2019	632	32.0	19.7	67.9
2020	434	33.0	13.1	74.9
2021	394	31.0	12.7	74.4
2022	380	30.0	12.6	68.9
2023	390	28.0	13.9	72.8
2024	380	29.0	13.1	73.9

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 School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,405 (16.1%)	$7,326 (83.9%)	$8,731

Data source: Kansas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 403^rd of 667 Elementary schools	Ranks 370^th of 660 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School)	34.3	36.3	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Independence)	34.3	36.3	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	40.6	38.1	2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School)	53.8	48	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Independence)	53.8	48	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	50.3	50.4	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School)	42.3	42.1	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Independence)	42.3	42.1	0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	47.6	42.8	4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School)	39.1	35.1	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Independence)	39.1	35.1	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	36.1	37.6	1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson School)	39	29.7	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Independence)	39	29.7	9.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	43.5	39.6	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson School)	24	24.2	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Independence)	24	24.2	0.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	31.3	0.6%
5th Grade Science (Jefferson School)	39.5	47.6	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Independence)	39.5	47.6	8.2%
5th Grade Science (Kansas)	43.1	42.1	1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	632	390	38.3%
African American	32	19	40.6%
American Indian	13	5	61.5%
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	56	51	8.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	479	271	43.4%
Two or More Races	48	43	10.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.9%	72.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Jefferson School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)							KAP Mathematics (2024)							KAP Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jefferson School	Public	3-5	2101 N. 13th St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 332-1875	380	29	13.1	73.9%	261 (68.7%)	17 (4.5%)	48 (12.6%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (12.6%)	50.3	322^nd of 653 public elementary schools	50.7%		45.2	370^th of 660 public elementary schools	43.9%	48	37.6	40.3	40.9				39.6	47.6	30.2	34.1				37.4	51.5		51.5	$8,731	$1,405	$7,326
Eisenhower Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	501 Spruce St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 332-1854	353	31	11.3	76.2%	215 (60.9%)	18 (5.1%)	63 (17.8%)	2 (0.6%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (13.3%)								(n/a)																		$8,466	$1,549	$6,916
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	401 E Main	Cherryvale	67335	Montgomery County	Cherryvale	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 336-8140	274	26	10.4	69.3%	224 (81.8%)	2 (0.7%)	20 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.8%)	44	387^th of 653 public elementary schools	40.7%		48.2	345^th of 660 public elementary schools	47.7%	42	21.2	57.1	30.2	42.4			36.5	39.4	34.5	13.9	45.5			31.9	32.5		32.5	$10,491	$1,973	$8,517
Heller Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	415 N 8th Street	Neodesha	66757	Wilson County	Neodesha	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 325-3066	249	19	12.9	63.1%	203 (81.5%)	7 (2.8%)	16 (6.4%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.2%)								(n/a)	27.1						27.1	47.9						47.9				$11,873	$2,960	$8,913
North Lawn Elementary	Public	K-7	620 Granby Street	Neodesha	66757	Wilson County	Neodesha	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 325-3011	174	12	14.0	67.2%	140 (80.5%)	12 (6.9%)	12 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	27.1	501^st of 653 public elementary schools	23.3%		27.6	504^th of 660 public elementary schools	23.6%	3		22.4	24.1	28.1			25.1		22.4	20.4	31.2			25.1	31.5		31.5	$10,548	$2,255	$8,294
Community Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	102 S. Cline	Coffeyville	67337	Montgomery County	Coffeyville	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 252-6430	1,022	65	15.7	74.6%	454 (44.4%)	86 (8.4%)	281 (27.5%)	4 (0.4%)	33 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	164 (16.0%)	19.5	552^nd of 653 public elementary schools	15.5%		29	495^th of 660 public elementary schools	25.0%	57	29.9	26.2	23.6	21.3			25.3	44.1	11.9	10.0	9.1			18.9	24.8		24.8	$11,922	$2,908	$9,014
Mound Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	402 Walnut	Mound Valley	67354	Labette County	Labette County	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 328-3121	139	11	13.2	59.0%	119 (85.6%)	4 (2.9%)	4 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.3%)	63	210^th of 653 public elementary schools	67.8%		61	221^st of 660 public elementary schools	66.5%	11	53.8	53.3	43.8	23.1	10.0	21.0	34.9	53.8	53.3	37.5	38.5	20.0	31.6	39.5	50.0	31.6	40.0	$11,378	$1,839	$9,538
Altoona-Midway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	833 River Street	Altoona	66710	Wilson County	Altoona-Midway	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 568-5725	67	7	10.3	77.6%	64 (95.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	86.3	68^th of 653 public elementary schools	89.6%		36.7	436^th of 660 public elementary schools	33.9%	368			50.0				45.8			60.0				45.8	70.0		70.0	$20,629	$2,661	$17,968
Lincoln Memorial Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	201 E First	Caney	67333	Montgomery County	Caney Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 879-9240	455	29	15.8	50.8%	341 (74.9%)	9 (2.0%)	27 (5.9%)	3 (0.7%)	68 (14.9%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	81.4	94^th of 653 public elementary schools	85.6%		83.9	78^th of 660 public elementary schools	88.2%	16	50.8	54.7	57.1	45.5			51.8	72.1	56.3	64.3	36.4			56.7	67.9		67.9	$10,141	$964	$9,177

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson School

What district is Jefferson School in?

Independence

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson School?

Students at Jefferson School are 69% White, 13% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% American Indian.

Is Jefferson School a good school?

Jefferson School ranks 322^nd of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jefferson School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 380 students attended Jefferson School.

What schools do graduates of Jefferson School attend?

Students who attend Jefferson School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Independence Middle
High : Independence Senior High

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