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PublicElementaryGrades K–3
318 Taylor St., Taft, CA 93268 · (661) 763-4236 · Part of Taft City School District
Ford City’s School Grade C− better than 19% of California school districts
Students
271
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
Town
Grades
K–3
What stands out about Jefferson Elementary
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 12.4% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Ford City kids: Lincoln Junior High
On the path
Where Ford City kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–3Jefferson ElementaryYou are here
6–8Lincoln Junior Highin Taft
Location
Directions ↗














318 Taylor St., Taft
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten92
Grade 164
Grade 261
Grade 354
Enrollment over time
241’20
245’21
243’22
255’23
271’24
Up 12.4% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 94%White 5%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Jefferson Elementary from Ford City families.
Other schools in Taft City School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.