Jefferson Elementary School
Temple, TX 76501
Phone: (254) 215-5500
Fax: (254) 215-5545
District: Temple Independent School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 504 students
Jefferson Elementary School, a public school located in Temple, TX, serves grades K-5 in the Temple Independent School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Temple, TX. 504 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 3/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) data from Texas Education Agency. |
| Student Growth | 2/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Percentage of students meeting growth target data from Texas Education Agency. |
Posted: April 15, 2026
This school is horrible. The staff can be rude. All the people complain about ridiculous stuff. I cant wait for the year to be over and move to a better, nicer school.
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Posted: September 22, 2025
No elementary school should be run this way and keep the kids from doing homework. Both of our students are struggling because they transferred to Killeen ISD and theyre not used to doing homework. The school has extremely low test scores. Just look it up.
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Posted: September 9, 2016
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Posted: September 9, 2016
I don't have a single good thing to say about anyone here. My kids are bullied by students AND teachers
Posted: August 26, 2015
They teach my child that telling the truth and being honest minimizes the severity of the consequences when bad choices are made.
Posted: August 26, 2015
Jefferson has the best, most caring staff. My son went there in K and then the districts were rearranged and we were forced to attend another school. We moved stictly so that he could be back within the perimeter of Jefferson's school district! Thank you to all the great teachers! He is si excited to
Posted: April 11, 2015
This is a wonderful and amazing school with a staff that cares for their students as if they were their own.
Posted: April 11, 2015
My son has THRIVED at Jefferson! The teachers and staff are absolutely amazing. I'm so glad to be a part of the Jefferson family.
Posted: April 11, 2015
I love this school, the staff, and am glad my child attends school here. Jefferson is TISD's best kept secret/hidden gem.
Posted: February 8, 2015
I have four children who have all attended and still attend Jefferson Elementary. Jefferson is a wonderful school. There are some teachers that have been there for 15+ years and there are also new teachers. In my experiences I have always received the help that I needed as a parent to help my children succeed. I do have to say that there are teachers who have made a difference and wonderful impact on my children's lives. You have to have a passion for teaching and these teachers do have this! Thank you Jefferson teachers, staff and cafeteria staff for all your efforts. You a really appreciated!
Posted: January 8, 2015
My girls have been blessed to have wonderful teachers who encourage and help them strive to be their best.
Posted: January 5, 2015
I live in the neighborhood near Jefferson and I absolutely love the school! Even though I do not have school aged children, I have visited the campus several times. The feeling you get when you enter the building is very warm and inviting. The staff welcomes you with smiles and greetings. The students you pass in the halls greet you as well. You can feel the learning vibe as you walk throughout the building. The Animal Science Center is one of my favorite places to visit on campus. It's so exciting to see the kids so actively involved with the animals. I wish I had an elementary aged child so he/she could attend Jefferson.
Posted: September 17, 2013
i really enjoy the new school . my daughter is in 3rd & my little brother is in 1st & they love it! only thing is we needa playground
Posted: August 19, 2011
Great school! Both of my kids went there with very few problems and a great deal of success.
Posted: June 7, 2010
Things didn't go so well the 1st week and I was worried about that but I requested a different teacher and after that everything went smoothly. She had a wonderful school year, she was in the talent show, we went to movie night, she was a star student, gifted and talented, super reader. My daughter is a talker and likes to brag and Mrs. Malmin would give her time to get in front of the class and say what she wanted to say. She had a great relationship with her. Mrs. Maxwell the 3rd/4th gd teacher received a golden apple award, she started animal science there and was also in charge of the talent show, very nice lady. They have a wonderful, friendly principal, all the teachers greet you. I couldn't have asked for a better school year. Truly sad about relocating to Houston. I definitely recommend sending your child here.
Posted: April 22, 2008
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belton | TX | 7.2 mi | |
| 2 | Northcliffe | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Belton | TX | 8.1 mi | |
| 3 | Mill creek | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Salado | TX | 15.6 mi | |
| 4 | Knights Ridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 18.6 mi | |
| 5 | Evergreen Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 18.8 mi | |
| 6 | Skipcha Mountain Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Harker Heights | TX | 19.9 mi | |
| 7 | Savannah Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 20.7 mi | |
| 8 | White Rock Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 21.1 mi | |
| 9 | Timber Ridge Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 21.2 mi | |
| 10 | Glenwood | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 21.3 mi | |
| 11 | Spanish Oaks | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Killeen | TX | 21.8 mi | |
| 12 | Copperas Cove | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 31.9 mi | |
| 13 | Heartwood Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 33.7 mi | |
| 14 | Skyline Flats | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Copperas Cove | TX | 36 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main street | Salado | TX | 16.8 mi | |
| 2 | Harker Heights | Harker Heights | TX | 19.5 mi | |
| 3 | East Rancier Road | Killeen | TX | 20.4 mi | |
| 4 | Elms street | Killeen | TX | 25.7 mi | |
| 5 | North Side | Copperas Cove | TX | 34.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Fort Hood | 24.9 mi. |
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