Welcome to Jefferson Elementary!
Jefferson is a K-5 elementary school in the Inner Sunset and we are filled with Jaguar pride! Take a look around the website and learn what we are all about – community, diversity and inclusion, and a supportive learning environment for all of our kids.
Donating is easy and we need your support!
Learn more about how to donate here. The funds we receive from our community are essential to helping us enrich our children’s education and make Jefferson one of the best schools in the city! We can’t do it without you.
Join the PTA!
Everyone is encouraged to attend our PTA meetings, but only members can vote. Let your voice be heard and join the PTA today! If you are interested, click here and sign into the Totem website where you can sign up to be a Jefferson PTA member.
More about this school
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School Type
Elementary School (K, 1-5) -
Estimated Enrollment
515 -
Principal
- Craig Berger
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Hours
HoursMo - Tu: 7:50 am-2:05 pmWe: 7:50 am-12:50 pmTh - Fr: 7:50 am-2:05 pmAll site changes will be communicated through ParentVue.
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School Tour
We are excited to welcome families to our campus for in-person tours on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 8:15 AM. Tour opportunities (now booking for January 2024) are now available.
More information including a sign up form can be found at this link.
Sign up for a school tour at sfusd.edu/tours.
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This School Feeds Into
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Neighborhood
Inner Sunset -
School Bus
94102 -
School Meals
Breakfast, LunchView menus at sfusd.edu/menus.
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School Code
644
Overview
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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
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After School Programs
SFUSD Early Education Department Out of School Time (OST) Program, K-5th grade, MTRF 2:05-5:45pm; W 12:55-5:45pm: Families can reach out to the Jefferson OST program at: 415-759-2795 or email at cc497@sfusd.edu and speak with Ms. Mary Lin, Principal or Ms. Diana Roniss, Office Manager. YMCA: until 6:00pm. information about the YMCA's after school program at Jefferson, please contact Alexandra Zussman at azussman@ymcasf.org. -
Special Education Programs
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Resource Specialist Program Services
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Separate class - Mild/moderate with autism focus
Resource Specialist Program (RSP)
Autism Focused SDC Classrooms: K-2, 3-5 -
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School Day Academic Enrichment
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Computer carts
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Education Outside
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Library
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Playworks
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Project-based learning
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Technology or computer lab
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Technology teacher
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Arts Enrichment
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Arts residency
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Ceramics
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Choir
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Dance
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Gardening
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Performing arts
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Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Teachers
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Visual arts
Drama, visual arts, ceramics, dance, poetry, Adventures in Music program, San Francisco Opera School Partnership program.
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Student Support Programs
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Social worker
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School Data
Application Data
General education entry grade seats per application: 10%-
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
School Accountability Report Cards (SARCs) are required by state law and are intended to provide families with important information.
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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.
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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.
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School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
School communities gather twice a year to review data and previous actions in order to intentionally plan for the coming months. The School Plan for Student Achievement is the template on which this review and stakeholder engagement process is codified.
Contact Info
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Address
1725 Irving Street, San Francisco, CA, 94122 -
Phone Number
415 759-2821 -
Email
sch644@sfusd.edu -
Website