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Jefferson Elementary

Paramount Unified · Los Angeles County · 8600 Jefferson Street, Paramount, CA 90723-4378

(562) 602-8024

5/10
#2953
Rank 2953 out of 5,722
Top 52%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2999 · 48th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2859 · 50th percentile
Science5/10 · #3172 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary sits right in the heart of Paramount, a working-class city in the southeast corner of Los Angeles County where community ties run deep and families tend to put down roots for the long haul. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families looking for a dependable local school without the pressure of a highly competitive environment. Paramount itself has a tight-knit, unpretentious feel — close enough to the broader LA metro for access to everything the region offers, while still having a genuine small-city character all its own.

Student Demographics

175 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
163 (93%)
African American
7 (4%)
Other
5 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners64 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged161 (92%)
Students with Disabilities51 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

356
Enrollment
19.5
Teachers (FTE)
18.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #2119 · 65th percentile

137 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found