Jefferson El
Temple, TX · Temple ISD · Grades PK-5
3,471st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▼ Declining
Jefferson El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson El 3,471st 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 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 53th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 240 students tested
Jefferson El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 492 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.0% | 42.7% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| White | 23.7% | 28.9% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| Black | 23.4% | 20.3% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.1% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Jefferson El
Typical home value $193K in zip 76501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Kennedy-Powell ElTemple ISD · 2.3 mi away1,382nd of 4,406
ELA 61% · Math 52% - 3Hector P Garcia ElTemple ISD · 2.4 mi away3,336th of 4,406
ELA 38% · Math 39% - 5Western Hills ElTemple ISD · 2.8 mi away2,366th of 4,406
ELA 47% · Math 47% - 5Scott ElTemple ISD · 3.1 mi away2,599th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 44% - 3Thornton ElTemple ISD · 4.3 mi away3,179th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 5Tarver ElBelton ISD · 5.1 mi away2,548th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 37% - 6James L Burrell ElBelton ISD · 5.1 mi away2,014th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 41% - 5Raye-Allen ElTemple ISD · 5.2 mi away2,547th of 4,406
ELA 55% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson El in?
Jefferson El is part of the Temple ISD district in Temple, Texas.
Is Jefferson El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson El 3,471st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 21% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson El?
Hispanic 43%, White 29%, Black 20%, Two or more races 8% (492 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76501 is $193K 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.