Jefferson Elementary

jefferson.lindsay.k12.ca.us/

394 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

394

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	362
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	6
American Indian	4

Hispanic
362 (91.9 %)
White
16 (4.1 %)
Two or More
6 (1.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.0 %)
Black
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Lindsay Unified
Phone:	(559)562-6303
Website:	http://jefferson.lindsay.k12.ca.us/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	312
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 48

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 42

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 48