JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 474 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 21 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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, located at 202 N. Mariposa St. in Fresno, California, is a public school serving the local community within the Fresno Unified School District. Situated in the heart of downtown Fresno, the school occupies a historic site that has long served as a foundational educational hub for the surrounding urban neighborhood. As part of a large district, it focuses on providing core academic instruction while striving to meet the diverse socio-economic needs of its student population through various support programs and community engagement efforts.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering foundational learning, typically serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. Like many schools in the central Fresno area, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes literacy and mathematical proficiency while navigating the challenges and opportunities of an urban educational environment. By leveraging district-wide resources and fostering partnerships with local families, the school aims to create a structured and supportive atmosphere designed to prepare young learners for their transition into middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (559) 457-2960 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.