Jefferson Elementary

www.dinuba.k12.ca.us

561 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

561

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	541
Asian	5
American Indian	3

Hispanic
541 (96.4 %)
White
12 (2.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Dinuba Unified
Phone:	(559)595-7360
Website:	http://www.dinuba.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 89

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 74