Jefferson Elementary
Bakersfield, CA · Bakersfield City · Grades K-6
5,165th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Jefferson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 5,165th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2015 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 292 students tested
Jefferson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 506 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.1% | 89.5% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| Black | 7.5% | 4.9% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 6.6% | 4.5% | ▼ 2.1 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary
Typical home value $271K in zip 93305 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Longfellow ElementaryBakersfield City · 0.8 mi away5,564th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 1Williams ElementaryBakersfield City · 0.9 mi away5,458th of 5,659
ELA 19% · Math 10% - 1Myra A. Noble ElementaryBakersfield City · 0.9 mi away5,567th of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 8% - 1College Heights ElementaryBakersfield City · 1 mi away5,489th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 10% - 4Bessie E. Owens ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.5 mi away3,406th of 5,659
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 1Stella I. Hills ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.6 mi away5,594th of 5,659
ELA 13% · Math 8% - 8Downtown ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.7 mi away1,211th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 52% - 3Horace Mann ElementaryBakersfield City · 1.8 mi away4,214th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary in?
Jefferson Elementary is part of the Bakersfield City district in Bakersfield, California.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 5,165th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
Hispanic 90%, Black 5%, White 5% (506 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93305 is $271K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.