Jefferson Elementary

761 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Lennox, California, serving students in grades TK through 5. As part of the Lennox School District, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. The school serves a diverse community and works closely with families to provide a supportive atmosphere tailored to the unique needs of its student population.

The school's academic approach often emphasizes literacy and mathematics, complemented by programs designed to support English Language Learners and students requiring additional enrichment. Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Elementary strives to be a pillar of the Lennox neighborhood by maintaining a safe, structured campus and promoting core values such as respect, responsibility, and perseverance. Through a combination of dedicated instruction and community engagement, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality, equitable education.

761

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	730
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
730 (95.9 %)
Two or More
12 (1.6 %)
Black
11 (1.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Lennox
Phone:	(310)680-5650
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	761
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	583
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 146

Grade 1 118

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 132

Grade 5 128