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Jefferson County Elementary School

Summary:

Jefferson County Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Fayette, Mississippi, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 424 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 111 out of 130 districts in Mississippi and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Jefferson County Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Mississippi elementary schools, with a ranking of 247 out of 390 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on state assessments (MAAP) is significantly below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 3.7% to 55.9% across different grade levels and subjects. Additionally, 100% of the students at Jefferson County Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. While the nearby A.W. Watson Elementary and Morgantown Elementary schools also serve predominantly African American student populations and have high rates of economic disadvantage, their academic performance is slightly better than Jefferson County Elementary School.

The high percentage of African American students at Jefferson County Elementary School, coupled with their underperformance on state assessments, highlights the need to address racial disparities in educational outcomes. The school's spending per student is $9,164, which is slightly higher than the nearby schools but still below the state average. However, the decrease in the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County Elementary School over the years is a positive sign, as it may allow for more individualized attention and support for students. Addressing the challenges faced by Jefferson County Elementary School will require a multifaceted approach, including targeted interventions, resource allocation, and collaboration with the surrounding community and school districts to identify and implement effective strategies for improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 430 Hwy 33
       Fayette, MS  39069

(601) 786-6003

District: Jefferson County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
247th of 390 Mississippi Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,141 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  423

Racial breakdown:

African American:
99.3%
White:
0.5%
Asian:
0.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jefferson County Elementary School ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.96. (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: African American (99.3%), White (0.5%), Asian (0.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson County Elementary School is 12.7. (See more...)
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Compare Jefferson County Elementary School employs 33.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson County Elementary School is $14,141.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Jefferson County Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Jefferson County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County School District 111th of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Jefferson County Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 47.85 222nd 394 43.7%
2009 66.51 121st 392 69.1%
2010 5.29 403rd 403 0.0%
2011 24.97 351st 418 16.0%
2012 18.80 381st 414 8.0%
2013 9.29 399th 408 2.2%
2014 34.79 279th 394 29.2%
2015 20.36 346th 402 13.9%
2016 16.39 356th 394 9.6%
2017 13.70 376th 406 7.4%
2018 6.50 402nd 404 0.5%
2019 11.01 373rd 397 6.0%
2021 11.77 351st 381 7.9%
2022 12.17 352nd 382 7.9%
2023 32.61 270th 377 28.4%
2024 39.96 247th 390 36.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Mississippi Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Jefferson County Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 0 875 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 875
1991 1 809 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 810
1992 3 804 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 807
1993 0 780 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1994 0 701 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 701
1995 1 673 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1996 1 673 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1997 0 665 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1998 0 684 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 684
1999 0 646 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 4 654 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2001 4 686 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 690
2002 0 650 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2003 0 650 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 650
2004 0 614 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2005 1 576 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2006 0 573 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 577
2007 0 544 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2008 0 536 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
2009 3 549 2 0 0 0 0 0 554
2010 5 576 0 0 0 0 2 0 583
2011 5 545 0 0 0 0 2 0 552
2012 5 517 0 0 0 0 4 0 526
2013 4 533 0 0 0 0 3 0 540
2014 1 499 0 0 0 0 4 0 504
2015 6 519 0 0 0 0 0 0 525
2016 2 528 0 0 0 0 0 0 530
2017 7 524 0 0 0 0 0 0 531
2018 9 500 0 0 0 0 0 0 509
2019 9 458 0 0 0 0 0 0 467
2020 6 420 1 0 0 0 1 0 428
2021 7 413 1 0 0 0 1 0 422
2022 6 413 1 0 0 0 1 0 421
2023 8 413 1 0 0 0 2 0 424
2024 2 420 1 0 0 0 0 0 423

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 County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 875 38.8 22.5 n/a
1991 810 39.2 20.6 n/a
1992 807 37.0 21.8 93.9
1993 780 37.7 20.7 94.7
1994 701 39.0 18.0 94.9
1995 674 38.2 17.6 95
1996 674 38.2 17.6 95
1997 665 35.7 18.6 94.9
1998 684 35.4 19.3 93.9
1999 646 36.8 17.6 94.9
2000 662 37.1 17.8 97.1
2001 690 36.6 18.9 97.1
2002 650 38.7 16.8 96.2
2003 650 38.7 16.8 96.2
2004 614 39.9 15.4 99.5
2005 578 34.8 16.6 99.5
2006 577 33.4 17.3 99.5
2007 547 28.9 18.9 99.5
2008 540 25.5 21.2 93.7
2009 554 27.8 19.9 99.5
2010 583 30.0 19.4 99.5
2011 552 33.1 16.6 98.9
2012 526 28.3 18.5 99.2
2013 540 30.3 17.8 98.9
2014 504 27.0 18.6 99.4
2015 525 28.0 18.7 99.4
2016 530 28.0 18.9 99.4
2017 531 27.7 19.1 99.4
2018 509 26.6 19.0 100
2019 467 25.9 17.9 100
2020 428 22.3 19.1 100
2021 422 21.3 19.7 100
2022 421 26.2 16.0 100
2023 424 30.2 13.9 100
2024 423 33.1 12.7 100

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 County Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 875 38.8 22.5 n/a
1991 810 39.2 20.6 n/a
1992 807 37.0 21.8 93.9
1993 780 37.7 20.7 94.7
1994 701 39.0 18.0 94.9
1995 674 38.2 17.6 95
1996 674 38.2 17.6 95
1997 665 35.7 18.6 94.9
1998 684 35.4 19.3 93.9
1999 646 36.8 17.6 94.9
2000 662 37.1 17.8 97.1
2001 690 36.6 18.9 97.1
2002 650 38.7 16.8 96.2
2003 650 38.7 16.8 96.2
2004 614 39.9 15.4 99.5
2005 578 34.8 16.6 99.5
2006 577 33.4 17.3 99.5
2007 547 28.9 18.9 99.5
2008 540 25.5 21.2 93.7
2009 554 27.8 19.9 99.5
2010 583 30.0 19.4 99.5
2011 552 33.1 16.6 98.9
2012 526 28.3 18.5 99.2
2013 540 30.3 17.8 98.9
2014 504 27.0 18.6 99.4
2015 525 28.0 18.7 99.4
2016 530 28.0 18.9 99.4
2017 531 27.7 19.1 99.4
2018 509 26.6 19.0 100
2019 467 25.9 17.9 100
2020 428 22.3 19.1 100
2021 422 21.3 19.7 100
2022 421 26.2 16.0 100
2023 424 30.2 13.9 100
2024 423 33.1 12.7 100

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 County Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2017 $8,159
2018 $9,164
2019 $9,068
2020 $11,332
2021 $13,739
2022 $14,141

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson County Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 373rd of 397 Elementary schoolsRanks 270th of 377 Elementary schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Elementary School)29.455.9
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District)29.455.9
 26.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.351.6
 3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Elementary School)18.827.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County School District)18.827.9
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)51.454.8
 3.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County Elementary School)21.132.9
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Jefferson County School District)21.132.9
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mississippi)48.553.4
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County Elementary School)14.743.7
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County School District)14.743.7
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mississippi)48.856.7
 7.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students467424
 9.2%
African American458413
 9.8%
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White98
 11.1%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%

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Students who attend Jefferson County Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Jefferson County High

In the 2023-24 school year, 423 students attended Jefferson County Elementary School.

Students at Jefferson County Elementary School are 99% African American.

Jefferson County Elementary School ranks 247th of 390 Mississippi elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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