JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Paramount Unified school district, located in Paramount, CA with about 396 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 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 School, located at 8600 Jefferson St. in Paramount, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Paramount Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for children in the local community, focusing on core academic development, literacy, and numeracy. The school emphasizes the importance of early childhood education in preparing students for long-term success, aiming to build a strong social and intellectual framework for its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson Elementary strives to be a cornerstone of the Paramount neighborhood by promoting student engagement and character development. The school works closely with families and the surrounding community to ensure that students have the resources necessary to thrive in a structured setting. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a focus on student well-being, the school seeks to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school while cultivating a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (562) 602-8024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.