JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Dinuba Unified school district, located in Dinuba, CA with about 651 students offering grade levels from 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 24 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. 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 is a public school located in Dinuba, California, serving students within the Dinuba Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and the overall well-being of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and utilizing modern instructional practices, the faculty aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while maintaining a supportive community atmosphere.

The school places a strong value on collaboration between educators, parents, and the local community to enhance the educational experience. Through a variety of programs and extracurricular initiatives, Jefferson Elementary encourages students to engage deeply with their studies and participate in school life. As part of the broader Dinuba school system, the campus leverages district resources and technology to meet the diverse needs of its student population, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive in a safe and structured setting.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (559) 595-7266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1660 E. Sierra Way
Dinuba, CA 93618-1825
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Dinuba, CA with about 651 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Dinuba Unified
Total Students:
651
Teachers:
24.5
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 651 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.5%
Asian
2.6%
White
1.2%
Black or African American
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

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.