At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
356
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
93%+27.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Jefferson Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Paramount, California. The school enrolls 356 students. It is part of the Paramount Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
93% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictParamount Unified
County6037
CityParamount
ZIP90723
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062985008516
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment356
White0.8%
Hispanic / Latino87.7%
Black / African American6.3%
Asian1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.8%
Hispanic
87.7%
Black
6.3%
Asian
1.4%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.