CaliforniaSchoolsJefferson

Jefferson

PublicRegularGrades 08
Sacramento, California · Natomas Unified
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students735
Student:Teacher25.3:1
Free/Reduced Lunch79%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
735
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
79%+13.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.3:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–8
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Jefferson is a public primary serving grades 0–8 in Sacramento, California. The school enrolls 735 students. It is part of the Natomas 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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.3:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
79% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictNatomas Unified
County6067
CitySacramento
ZIP95833
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060003601108

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment735
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino44.1%
Black / African American10.4%
Asian22.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.8%
Two or More Races10.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
44.1%
Black
10.4%
Asian
22.8%
Two+
10.1%
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.

FRL %79%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)