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More about this school

  • School Type

    Elementary School, K-5

  • Estimated Enrollment

    515

  • Principal

    • Dr. Kim Gilmore

  • Hours

    Mo - Fr: 8:40 am-2:40 pm

  • School Tour

    Most Fridays 9 a.m. Oct. to Jan.

  • This School Feeds Into

  • Neighborhood

    Inner Sunset

  • School Bus

    94102

  • School Meals

    Breakfast, Lunch

  • School Code

    644
Overview

  • About Jefferson Elementary School

    Jefferson Elementary is a large school with a small school feel. Jefferson's unique location allows for dynamic partnerships with the greater community and the enhancement of educational opportunities for both students and teachers. The teachers and staff at Jefferson are curious learners who are passionate about delivering meaningful and authentic learning. Students come to Jefferson with a range of talents and interests that are enhanced by the numerous educational programs and Jefferson traditions. The Arts and Sciences are key strengths that directly impact student success, as well as peer mentoring and buddy programs. With a diverse student population, Jefferson takes a holistic approach and continuously focuses on differentiating instruction that meets the needs of each student. Students leave Jefferson as well-rounded citizens with skills to visualize and create a future of success for themselves and their community.

Programs

  • Before School Programs

    7:45 to 8:40 a.m.

  • After School Programs

    SFUSD Early Education Department Out of School Time Program: K-5th grade, 2:40PM-5:45PM, 7:45AM-5:45PM (Spring Break & Summer), (415) 759-2795. Various enrichment activities.

  • Special Education Programs

    • Resource Specialist services
    • Separate class - Mild/moderate with autism focus

  • School Day Academic Enrichment

    • Computer carts
    • Education Outside
    • Playworks
    • Project-based learning

  • Arts Enrichment

    • Performing arts
    • Visual arts
    • Arts residency
    • Ceramics
    • Choir
    • Dance
    • Gardening
    Drama, visual arts, ceramics, dance, poetry, Adventures in Music program, San Francisco Opera School Partnership program.

  • Student Support Programs

    • Social worker
School Data

  • 2017-2018 School Accountability Highlights

    Published annually by SFUSD to provide access to key data points and three-year trends related to student achievement and school culture-climate. The highlights are available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Filipino, and Vietnamese.

  • 2017-2018 School Accountability Report Card (SARC)

    School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information about each public school.

  • 2018-2020 Balanced Scorecard (BSC)

    A two-year plan each school creates with families, students and community members that details the school's goals and priorities.

  • 2017-2018 Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report

    SFUSD annually surveys families and school staff on a range of school climate indicators that have been found to predict positive student academic achievement. The social-emotional learning of students in grades 4-12 is also assessed.
Contact Info

  • Address

    1725 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122

  • Phone Number

    415-759-2821

  • Fax Number

    415-759-2806

  • Email

    sch644@sfusd.edu

Jefferson Elementary School

Grades K-5

1725 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA 94122

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415-759-2821

8:40 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.