Jefferson Elementary School
Schenectady, NY · Schalmont Central School District · Grades K-4
1,358th of 2,326 New York elementary schools statewide · better than 42%▼ Declining
Jefferson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 1,358th of 2,326 New York elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate English and Math results — better than 42% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 42th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate
Jefferson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 685 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 77.2% | ▼ 10.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.6% | 9.1% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 8.3% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 0.8% | 2.2% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary School
Typical home value $297K in zip 12306 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Van Corlaer Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 1.2 mi away1,985th of 2,326
ELA 32% · Math 39% - 1Hamilton Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2 mi away2,280th of 2,326
ELA 20% · Math 15% - 1Pleasant Valley Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.4 mi away2,185th of 2,326
ELA 23% · Math 29% - 6Sacandaga SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 2.7 mi away1,092nd of 2,326
ELA 60% · Math 55% - 2Dr Martin Luther King School Jr Elementary SchoolSchenectady City School District · 2.7 mi away2,056th of 2,326
ELA 39% · Math 26% - 4Destine Preparatory Charter SchoolDestine Preparatory Charter School · 2.8 mi away · charter1,615th of 2,326
ELA 37% · Math 52% - 8Lincoln SchoolScotia-Glenville Central School District · 2.9 mi away640th of 2,326
ELA 67% · Math 71% - –Herman L Bradt Elementary SchoolRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District · 3.2 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Schalmont Central School District district in Schenectady, New York.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 1,358th of 2,326 New York elementary schools (better than 42% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
White 77%, Two or more races 9%, Hispanic 8%, Asian 3% (685 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 12306 is $297K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NYSED 3-8 assessments 2024–25; high schools: Regents 65+ rate, 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.