Jefferson
Hawthorne, CA · Hawthorne · Grades K-5
3,188th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 44%▼ Declining
Jefferson ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson 3,188th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 49th in 2015 to 44th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 276 students tested
Jefferson students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 520 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.0% | 70.0% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 20.5% | 16.5% | ▼ 4.0 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 5.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 3.7% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 3.3% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.5% | 1.3% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
Homes near Jefferson
Typical home value $882K in zip 90250 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6RamonaHawthorne · 0.7 mi away2,376th of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 44% - 7Lucille J. Smith ElementaryLawndale Elementary · 0.7 mi away1,977th of 5,659
ELA 53% · Math 46% - 5Zela DavisHawthorne · 0.7 mi away3,212th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 35% - 7WashingtonHawthorne · 0.7 mi away2,065th of 5,659
ELA 50% · Math 46% - 5Billy Mitchell ElementaryLawndale Elementary · 0.8 mi away2,834th of 5,659
ELA 41% · Math 39% - 5KornblumHawthorne · 1 mi away3,164th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 33% - 3F. D. Roosevelt ElementaryLawndale Elementary · 1 mi away4,216th of 5,659
ELA 33% · Math 23% - 6William Anderson ElementaryLawndale Elementary · 1 mi away2,426th of 5,659
ELA 48% · Math 40%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson in?
Jefferson is part of the Hawthorne district in Hawthorne, California.
Is Jefferson a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson 3,188th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson?
Hispanic 70%, Black 17%, Asian 5%, White 4% (520 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90250 is $882K 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.