Overview

Jefferson School is a public school in Independence, KS, offering a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 2 elementary schools in Independence School District.

School Rating

Jefferson School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in Kansas with the same grade levels.
6/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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ACADEMICS

Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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STUDENT LIFE

Teachers & Staff

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STUDENT LIFE

About the School


Neighborhood

2101 North 13th Street
Independence, KS 67301
School leader: Mr Michael Harrison
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Eisenhower Elementary School
    0.37 miles
    Public district; PK, K-2
  • 6 /10
    Independence Sr High School
    0.64 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 5 /10
    Independence Middle School
    1.29 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Independence Day Care Center
    1.5 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    First United Methodist Pre-School
    1.59 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Independence Head Start
    1.59 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    St Andrew Elementary School
    1.68 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • NA
    Zion Lutheran School
    1.76 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • NA
    Presbyterian Pre-School
    1.81 miles
    Private; PK
  • 6 /10
    Lincoln Central Elementary School
    9.48 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 6 /10
    Independence Sr High School
    0.64 miles
    Public district; 9-12 & Ungraded
  • 5 /10
    Independence Middle School
    1.29 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 5 /10
    Neodesha High School
    12.69 miles
    Public district; 7-12
  • 4 /10
    Community Elementary School
    14.5 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6
  • 4 /10
    Heller Elementary School
    12.25 miles
    Public district; PK, K-3
  • 4 /10
    North Lawn Elementary School
    12.99 miles
    Public district; 1-6
  • 3 /10
    Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
    9.41 miles
    Public district; 7-12 & Ungraded