Jefferson Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
3743 Jefferson St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 · (760) 331-5500 · Part of Carlsbad Unified School District
Carlsbad’s School Grade A better than 91% of California school districts
Students
471
Students per teacher
20:1
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Jefferson Elementary
- Larger classes: 20 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 32.7% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Carlsbad kids: 3 middle schools
On the path
Where Carlsbad kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Jefferson ElementaryYou are here
6–83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗3743 Jefferson St., Carlsbad
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten152
Grade 149
Grade 269
Grade 374
Grade 459
Grade 568
Enrollment over time
355’20
448’21
462’22
478’23
471’24
Up 32.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 48%White 39%Two or more races 8%Black 2%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Jefferson Elementary from Carlsbad families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.