What programs does Jefferson Elementary offer?

Jefferson Elementary is known for its Environmental Defenders program, a partnership with LA County Public Works that integrates environmental education into the curriculum. The school also offers GATE, art, music, and after-school enrichment.

Where is Jefferson Elementary located?

Jefferson Elementary is at 600 Harkness Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, in the North Redondo Beach area near the Aviation corridor.

What is Jefferson Elementary's GreatSchools rating?

Jefferson Elementary has an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating with a 4.4 out of 5 parent review score.

Elementary School · RBUSD

Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary serves North Redondo Beach families near the Aviation corridor. The school is known for its environmental education programs, strong parent community, and consistent academic achievement.

Grades

TK–5

Enrollment

555

GreatSchools

8/10

Type

Traditional

Contact & Location

How to reach Jefferson Elementary

Address

600 Harkness Lane

Redondo Beach, CA 90278

North Redondo Beach (Harkness / Aviation area)

Phone

(310) 798-8631

Fax: (310) 937-6506

Principal

Brian Stanley

bstanley@rbusd.org

Website

jefferson.rbusd.org →

Programs & Academics

What Jefferson Elementary offers

·Jefferson Environmental Defenders (environmental education with LA County Public Works)
·GATE (Gifted and Talented Education)
·PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
·After-school enrichment programs
·Art and music instruction

Awards & Recognition

Honors

★U.S. Department of Education Gold Ribbon School
★California Distinguished School
★U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School

Key Highlights

What makes Jefferson Elementary stand out

→Unique Environmental Defenders program in partnership with LA County
→Highest-reviewed elementary on GreatSchools (4.4/5 from 14 reviews)
→Strong environmental and sustainability curriculum

District

Part of RBUSD

Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District, which serves 9,484 students across 12 schools. RBUSD is ranked #5 in California by Niche. The district is led by Superintendent Dr. Nicole Wesley, Ed.D..

After 5th grade, Jefferson Elementarystudents move on to one of RBUSD's two middle schools — Adams or Parras — based on neighborhood boundaries.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

What programs does Jefferson Elementary offer?: Jefferson Elementary is known for its Environmental Defenders program, a partnership with LA County Public Works that integrates environmental education into the curriculum. The school also offers GATE, art, music, and after-school enrichment.
Where is Jefferson Elementary located?: Jefferson Elementary is at 600 Harkness Lane, Redondo Beach, CA 90278, in the North Redondo Beach area near the Aviation corridor.
What is Jefferson Elementary's GreatSchools rating?: Jefferson Elementary has an 8 out of 10 GreatSchools rating with a 4.4 out of 5 parent review score.