D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Jefferson El Sch

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 230 East 38th St, Erie, PA 16504
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 5th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.35 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
438
Students
enrolled
10.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%5/1003.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.35 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.95 in 2009–19; 0th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 98% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency38% (−24 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−19 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%37%reading -21 pts, math -24 pts9th percentile (list)
Black27%22%reading -9 pts, math +2 pts32nd percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading -10 pts, math -15 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -16 pts, math -12 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 230 East 38th St
City Erie
ZIP Code 16504
District 4209300
NCES School ID 420930002011
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 16504

Understanding the community around Jefferson El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $47,146
Per Capita Income $26,659
Poverty Rate 13.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.7%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $104,200
Median Rent $952
Owner-Occupied 69.7%
Renter-Occupied 30.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Jefferson El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.4%
Female 43.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 37.2%
Black 31.3%
Two or More Races 20.8%
Asian 6.4%
Hispanic/Latino 4.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 438
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Jefferson El Sch?
Jefferson El Sch has 438 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
What grades does Jefferson El Sch serve?
Jefferson El Sch serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Jefferson El Sch receive per student?
Jefferson El Sch receives $24,260 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Jefferson El Sch in 16504 ▼
Avg Home Value
$157,670
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,241
1-Year Change
+9.2%
% Renters
30.3%

Other Schools in 16504

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026