At a glance
Reported students
245
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Washington elementary enrollment
15th percentile
Compared with 1,223 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
338
Jefferson Elementary: 245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
31st percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 15.7:1. 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
- 268
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.04
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Jefferson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Port Angeles. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Port Angeles School District. NCES reports 245 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,223 elementary schools in Washington with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 406 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 15th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, close to the Washington median of 15.7:1 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 White (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.2%). English learners represent 3.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16%. 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
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 59.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White70.2%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black1.2%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.2%
- Multiracial9.8%
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 Port Angeles School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Franklin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
318 reported students
Hamilton Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
338 reported students
Dry Creek Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
393 reported students
Roosevelt Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
420 reported students
Seaview Academy
Other · Grades KG–12
238 reported students
Lincoln High School
High · Grades 09–12
59 reported students
Public schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Angeles High School High · Port Angeles School District | 09–12 | 974 | 0.5 mi |
| Franklin Elementary Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 318 | 0.8 mi |
| Lincoln High School High · Port Angeles School District | 09–12 | 59 | 1.1 mi |
| Hamilton Elementary Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 338 | 2.1 mi |
| Roosevelt Elementary School Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 420 | 2.3 mi |
| Dry Creek Elementary Elementary · Port Angeles School District | PK–06 | 393 | 4.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary
What grades does Jefferson Elementary serve?
Jefferson Elementary reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Port Angeles School District.
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary?
Jefferson Elementary reported 245 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 15th percentile among 1,223 Washington elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 268 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 245 students and 16.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Washington median for the same school level is 15.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jefferson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jefferson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Port Angeles School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jefferson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
59.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Jefferson Elementary in?
Jefferson Elementary is part of Port Angeles School District, based in Port Angeles, WA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jefferson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Port Angeles High School (0.5 mi), Franklin Elementary (0.8 mi), Lincoln High School (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.