Jefferson Elem
Edinburg, TX · Edinburg CISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
418th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 91%· Stable
904 S 12TH AVE, Edinburg, TX 78539
(956)289-2385NCES ID 481818001643Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem 418th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 91% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2019 to 91th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 180 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 477 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 96.5% | 95.6% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $245K in zip 78539 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2007
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Jefferson Elem
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ELA 49% ▼29 · Math 40% ▼27Compare - #3301Lee ElEdinburg CISD · 0.9 mi away3,301st of 4,406
ELA 38% ▼40 · Math 39% ▼28Compare - #101Austin ElEdinburg CISD · 0.9 mi away101st of 4,406
ELA 83% ▲5 · Math 85% ▲18Compare - #1629L B Johnson ElEdinburg CISD · 1 mi away1,629th of 4,406
ELA 51% ▼27 · Math 56% ▼11Compare - #1630Lincoln ElEdinburg CISD · 1.2 mi away1,630th of 4,406
ELA 58% ▼20 · Math 49% ▼18Compare - #1585Macaria Dela Garza Gorena ElEdinburg CISD · 1.3 mi away1,585th of 4,406
ELA 55% ▼23 · Math 53% ▼14Compare - #2082Cano-Gonzalez ElEdinburg CISD · 1.5 mi away2,082nd of 4,406
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ELA 74% ▼4 · Math 67% =Compare
What school district is Jefferson Elem in?
Jefferson Elem is part of the Edinburg CISD district in Edinburg, Texas.
Is Jefferson Elem a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elem 418th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 91% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elem?
Hispanic 96%, White 2%, Asian 2% (477 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elem cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78539 is $245K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), 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.