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Jefferson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 511 students
 

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  • Both of our children attended Jefferson and we couldn't imagine a better school.

  • The staff and principal work well together to make this school a community.

  • The teachers and staff go above what is required to in order to help a child...

  • I think Jefferson is a wonderful school with excellent staff.

  • Great school, excellent staff, principal, students and PTA! Very dedicated...

 
 
 

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Posted March 31, 2013
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Both of our children attended Jefferson and we couldn't imagine a better school. The teachers love what they do and it shows. Years later or kids keep in touch with their former teachers.
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Posted April 13, 2010
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The staff and principal work well together to make this school a community. Each teacher seems to really care about their students and wants only the best for all of them!

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Posted March 10, 2009
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The teachers and staff go above what is required to in order to help a child out. I absolutley love this school. Mrs Frenzal the principal has done wonderful things and is very involved with the parents and communication is key.
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Posted October 4, 2007
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I think Jefferson is a wonderful school with excellent staff.

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Posted October 4, 2007
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Great school, excellent staff, principal, students and PTA! Very dedicated to student learning and building positive relationships!

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Posted January 25, 2006
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My son went to Jefferson Elementary for Kindergarten. I loved the atmosphere of the school. The teachers were helpful and very proactive. They had a tremendous extended day kindergarten that was a great asset for my son. This was a great fit for our family and I was said when we had to move out of the school district. Challenging academic programs were supported by teachers who cared
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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
87%

2007

 
 
85%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
97%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
90%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
80%

2007

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female86%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanic64%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled62%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Black, non-Hispanic64%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Disabled69%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students85%
Female88%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students92%
Female92%
Male91%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White93%
Economically disadvantaged>95%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled71%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
Black, non-Hispanic38%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Disabled65%
Non-disabled80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students84%
Female90%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanic38%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged87%
Disabled65%
Non-disabled89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Black, non-Hispanic44%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Disabled65%
Non-disabled80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests

In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4AboveMet
Grade 5AboveAbove

About the tests

In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
99 (2011)
 
98 (2010)
 
99 (2009)
 
98 (2008)
0
60
120

About the tests

Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 77% 76%
Black 14% 16%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
Hispanic 3% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 16%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 19%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 74%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • Rated Excellent by the State of Ohio (2006)
  • Rated Excellent by the State of Ohio (2007)

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
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School basics

School start time
  • 8:00 am
School end time
  • 2:30 pm
Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
School Leader's name
  • Ms. Roben G. Frentzel
Fax number
  • (614) 337-3766

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
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