Jefferson Elementary
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Magnet · Grades K-5
903rd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 84%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 903rd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 84% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2015 to 84th in 2025 — improving.
Jefferson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 171 students tested
Jefferson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 381 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71.1% | 48.0% | ▼ 23.1 pts | |
| White | 6.8% | 32.0% | ▲ 25.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 12.6% | ▲ 7.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.7% | 3.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.5% | 3.1% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary
Typical home value $987K in zip 92104 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
- 9Garfield ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.8 mi away1,024th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 59% - 7Edison ElementarySan Diego Unified · 0.9 mi away1,730th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 50% - 10McKinley ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1 mi away218th of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 77% - 10Birney ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.1 mi away417th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 76% - 3Cherokee Point ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.2 mi away4,234th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 30% - 8San Diego Global Vision AcademySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away · charter1,280th of 5,659
ELA 66% · Math 52% - 5Adams ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away2,922nd of 5,659
ELA 49% · Math 29% - 2Central ElementarySan Diego Unified · 1.3 mi away5,014th of 5,659
ELA 25% · Math 17%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary in?
Jefferson Elementary is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 903rd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
Hispanic 48%, White 32%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 4% (381 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92104 is $987K 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.