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Jefferson Elementary

Grades KG–05 · Carlsbad, CA · NCES 060750000710

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3743 Jefferson St. · Carlsbad, CA 92008

At a glance

Reported students

471

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

23.27

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

California elementary enrollment

53rd percentile

Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

550

Jefferson Elementary: 471 reported students.

State peer staffing position

25th percentile

20.2:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
449
Teachers (FTE)
19.6
Student–teacher ratio
22.9:1

What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Carlsbad. It is one of 16 current school records connected to Carlsbad Unified. NCES reports 471 students for 2024–25.

Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.2:1, close to the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (47.6%) and White (39.3%). English learners represent 17.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Jefferson Elementary

  1. 1How do the reported 20.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.27 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
17.4%
Students with disabilities
21.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch
54.4%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
0
Nurses (FTE)
0
Psychologists (FTE)
0.6
Social workers (FTE)
0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White39.3%
  • Hispanic47.6%
  • Black2.3%
  • Asian1.7%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
  • Multiracial8.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Carlsbad Unified

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Poinsettia Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

481 reported students

Magnolia Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

488 reported students

Kelly Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

449 reported students

Calavera Hills Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

441 reported students

Aviara Oaks Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

612 reported students

Pacific Rim Elementary

Elementary · Grades KG–05

642 reported students

View all 16 district schools →