JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Mesa Unified District (4235) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 537 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jefferson Elementary School, located at 120 S. Jefferson Ave. in Mesa, Arizona, is a prominent member of the Mesa Public Schools district. Serving the local community in the 85208 zip code, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for its students. As part of a larger district known for its diverse academic programs, Jefferson Elementary focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic achievement and the personal development of its student body.
The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for communication between educators, students, and parents, offering resources such as school calendars, curriculum information, and updates on campus activities. By emphasizing collaboration and community involvement, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its students for success in their future academic endeavors. Families interested in the school’s specific mission, faculty directory, or current extracurricular offerings can find detailed information through the district portal at http://www.mpsaz.org/jefferson/.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (480) 472-8700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mesa, AZ 85208
(480) 472-8700
http://www.mpsaz.org/jefferson/
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mesa, AZ with about 537 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mesa Unified District (4235)
- Total Students:
- 537
- Teachers:
- 32.05
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 537 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 71.9%
- White
- 22.5%
- Black or African American
- 2.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.7%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.9%
- Male
- 56.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.