Jefferson Elementary
Taft, CA · Taft City · Grades K-3
5,556th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Jefferson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 5,556th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 41th in 2015 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 50 students tested
Jefferson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 255 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.2% | 93.3% | ▲ 17.1 pts | |
| White | 22.4% | 5.5% | ▼ 16.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary
Typical home value $210K in zip 93268 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
- 3Roosevelt ElementaryTaft City · 0.6 mi away4,094th of 5,659
ELA 38% · Math 20% - 6Taft PrimaryTaft City · 1.2 mi away2,684th of 5,659
ELA 40% · Math 42% - 5Parkview ElementaryTaft City · 1.5 mi away3,265th of 5,659
ELA 28% · Math 43% - 5Conley ElementaryTaft City · 1.8 mi away2,878th of 5,659
ELA 37% · Math 41% - 8Midway ElementaryMidway Elementary · 4.9 mi away1,366th of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 57% - 1Maricopa ElementaryMaricopa Unified · 7.7 mi away5,213th of 5,659
ELA 18% · Math 18% - 4Elk Hills ElementaryElk Hills Elementary · 11.5 mi away3,743rd of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 8McKittrick ElementaryMcKittrick Elementary · 13.7 mi away1,498th of 5,659
ELA 55% · Math 57%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary in?
Jefferson Elementary is part of the Taft City district in Taft, California.
Is Jefferson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary 5,556th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary?
Hispanic 93%, White 6% (255 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93268 is $210K 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.