Jefferson Elementary
Shelby, NC · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Jefferson Elementary is a elementary school located in Shelby, North Carolina. The school serves 429 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 53/100 (C), Jefferson Elementary performs at the state average for North Carolina. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Jefferson Elementary has a DataScore of 53/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Jefferson Elementary has 429 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1.
Yes, Jefferson Elementary is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +40, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Jefferson Elementary is part of the Cleveland County Schools in Shelby, North Carolina. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.