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Jefferson

Hawthorne · Los Angeles County · 4091 West 139th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250-7303

(310) 676-9423

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5/10
#3106
Rank 3106 out of 5,722
Top 54%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3155 · 45th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2683 · 53rd percentile
Science4/10 · #3919 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary sits in the heart of Hawthorne, a working-class city in the South Bay that's seen a lot of change in recent years thanks to its proximity to the tech and aerospace boom along the 405 corridor. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math scores as its strongest suit, making it a reasonable choice for families looking for a solid neighborhood school without the pressure of a more competitive academic environment. It tends to draw families who are rooted in the community and value consistency — the kind of place where kids grow up knowing their neighbors and walking to school together.

Student Demographics

260 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
197 (76%)
African American
31 (12%)
White
10 (4%)
Asian
7 (3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (2%)
Other
10 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners100 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged238 (92%)
Students with Disabilities20 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

549
Enrollment
25.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
12.9
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 Programs9/10 · #1103 · 82nd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found