JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sanger Unified school district, located in Sanger, CA with about 409 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 17 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 1110 Tucker St. in Sanger, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sanger Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school leverages the district’s broader resources to provide its diverse student body with a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school maintains a close connection to the local community, reflecting the values of the Sanger area. By promoting collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators, Jefferson Elementary strives to ensure that students receive the individual attention necessary to excel both academically and socially. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further information through the Sanger Unified School District’s official website at http://www.sanger.k12.ca.us.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (559) 524-6250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1110 Tucker St.
Sanger, CA 93657-3338
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sanger, CA with about 409 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Sanger Unified
Total Students:
409
Teachers:
17.33
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 409 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.9%
White
2.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

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.