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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1701 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103FARGO 1 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
295
Students
Total enrolled
$18,390
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 28% vs nat'l
10.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 34% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 295 students in grades KG–05 in Fargo, North Dakota.
28% above average funding
District spends $18,390 per pupil, 28% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary in Fargo, North Dakota, serving grades KG–05 with 295 students. The district invests $18,390 per student — 28% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 75% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

295
Total Students
10.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
75%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution147 male · 148 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility75%
National avg 52% · 220 students
Student Composition
12%
38%
11%
24%
9%
Asian12%
White38%
Hispanic / Latino11%
Black24%
Multiracial9%
Native American6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 380678000199

Academic Outcomes at JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 76th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 58103

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,390Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,390
State avg
$22,170
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,092
Student Support$3,494
Administration$2,207
Operations$2,759
Other$1,839
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,390 spent per student, an estimated $8,147 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
49%
36%
State government
48.6%
Local (property tax)
36.1%
Federal programs
15.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,390/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 75% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLED CLAPP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
+11 more
↓
Middle
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOLBEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLCARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOLNORTH HIGH SCHOOLSOUTH HIGH SCHOOLDAKOTA HIGH SCHOOL
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyCass County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFARGO 1 →
Phone: (701)446-4700
NCES ID: 380678000199
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Fargo seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FARGO 1
High
FARGO DAVIES HIGH SCHOOL
1,363 students · 09–12
19% FRL
High
NORTH HIGH SCHOOL
1,083 students · 09–12
● 61 opp26% FRL
Mid
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
975 students · 06–08
26% FRL
High
SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
961 students · 09–12
● 49 opp32% FRL
Mid
BEN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
883 students · 06–08
● 61 opp32% FRL
Elem
BENNETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
666 students · KG–05
21% FRL
Mid
CARL BEN EIELSON MIDDLE SCHOOL
615 students · 06–08
● 49 opp41% FRL
Elem
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
562 students · KG–05
26% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1701 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.