Jefferson El
Temple, TX · Temple ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, small
3,471st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▼ Declining
2616 N 3RD ST, Temple, TX 76501
(254)215-5500NCES ID 484233004821Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 240 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 492 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.3% | 42.7% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| White | 33.8% | 28.9% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| Black | 24.5% | 20.3% | ▼ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 7.5% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.0% | ▼ 1.0 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 $193K in zip 76501 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Jefferson El
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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.