Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary serves the tight-knit oil town of Taft, a small working-class community tucked into the hills of western Kern County where neighbors know each other and local pride runs deep. Academics here are a work in progress — scores in English and math sit well below state averages — making it a better fit for families who are actively involved in their child's learning and willing to supplement at home. For those already rooted in Taft, it's a neighborhood school in the truest sense, and the community's strong sense of identity gives it a warmth that numbers alone don't capture.