Jefferson Elementary School was built in 1948. We currently serve a population of close to 1,000 students preschool through sixth grade. Jefferson Elementary School is one of the largest elementary schools in the Riverside Unified School District. Our school population is diverse and allows us to meet the needs of many wonderful students. Our primary goal is that all students will meet or exceed grade-level standards. We accomplish this by providing a rigorous standards-based educational program of academic excellence with effective learning strategies for all students, including at-risk, English Learners, gifted and talented, and those with special needs. Preparing students to become successful readers, writers, and mathematicians is our highest priority. We are proud to be an AVID elementary school and also be one of the RUSD sites that offers the Dual Language Immersion program for Spanish and English.