Jefferson Elementary School

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Jefferson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1550 George Washington Way,  Richland, WA
Richland School District
2.6
418 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Roni Rumsey
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
30.8%
State Average
32.1%
Science
29.7%
State Average
25.1%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
214:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
49%
White
57.1%
Hispanic
29.4%
Two or more races
10%
Black
1.9%
Asian
1.1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 8 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/1/2026
This school target my daughter I feel that is so hard to send my daughter every day to school knowing that she’s been watch every mistake she does but yeah when other kids bully her is okay the principal teacher is a joke
5.0 parent
8/20/2020
5 Stars! The staff really shows that they care about our children.
1.0 parent
8/24/2017
The admin at this schools treats parents like they are poor uneducated people. They come across as condescending and offer little solutions or answers to questions. You are given the run around when someone can't answer questions.
1.0 parent
5/15/2015
As a veteran 42 year teacher and grandparent of a current student at Jefferson Elementary, I have grave concerns about the treatment of students at this school. My grandchild has been singled out, and pointed out by staff members, as the worst student in the school. This child is a bright child, but...

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Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Richland, WA and is served by the Richland School District in Washington. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 418 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Richland School District Special Education Program, Richland High School, Rivers Edge High School, and more. Learn more about what Richland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Elementary School.

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