JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Lindsay Unified school district, located in Lindsay, CA with about 457 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 18 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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 in Lindsay, California, is a key part of the Lindsay Unified School District. As a public institution, the school is deeply integrated into the district’s commitment to a personalized, performance-based learning model. The school focuses on creating a student-centered environment where learners are encouraged to progress at their own pace, ensuring that they master academic standards before advancing to more complex concepts.
Beyond its academic structure, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the development of the "whole child" by fostering a supportive community culture. The school works closely with families and the local Lindsay community to provide resources and programs that promote both educational success and personal growth. By utilizing innovative instructional strategies and a dedicated faculty, Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its students for long-term success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (559) 562-6303 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lindsay, CA 93247-1801
(559) 562-6303
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lindsay, CA with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lindsay Unified
- Total Students:
- 457
- Teachers:
- 18.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 457 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 95.2%
- White
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.9%
- Male
- 50.1%
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.