Jefferson Elementary
Carlsbad, CA · Carlsbad Unified · Grades K-5
1,923rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 66%▼ Declining
Jefferson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 1,923rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 66% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 76th in 2015 to 66th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 201 students tested
Jefferson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 478 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.7% | 49.2% | ▼ 13.5 pts | |
| White | 29.7% | 40.8% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 7.1% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 1.5% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92008 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2019
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Magnolia ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 0.9 mi away333rd of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 79% - 9Buena Vista ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.1 mi away736th of 5,659
ELA 70% · Math 69% - 10Kelly ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 1.7 mi away261st of 5,659
ELA 80% · Math 80% - 6South Oceanside ElementaryOceanside Unified · 2 mi away2,787th of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 38% - 9Hope ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 2.3 mi away639th of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 70% - 6Palmquist ElementaryOceanside Unified · 2.5 mi away2,708th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 38% - 9Calavera Hills ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 3.1 mi away939th of 5,659
ELA 67% · Math 63% - 10Pacific Rim ElementaryCarlsbad Unified · 3.5 mi away70th of 5,659
ELA 89% · Math 83%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary in?
Jefferson Elementary is part of the Carlsbad Unified district in Carlsbad, California.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 1,923rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 66% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
Hispanic 49%, White 41%, Two or more races 7%, Asian 2% (478 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92008 is $1.46M 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.