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Jefferson El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
5000 Sharman St, Houston, TX 77009 · (713) 696-2778 · Part of Houston Independent School District
Students
330
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Jefferson El
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 15.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency12%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts22%
State average 41.8%
Location
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5000 Sharman St, Houston
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K38
Kindergarten45
Grade 140
Grade 254
Grade 351
Grade 456
Grade 546
Enrollment over time
391’20
364’21
344’22
334’23
330’24
Down 15.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 87%Black 10%White 2%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.