Jefferson Elementary

www.kcusd.com

409 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Reedley, California, and serves as part of the Kings Canyon Joint Unified School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills within a supportive classroom environment.

As an institution within the Kings Canyon district, Jefferson Elementary is dedicated to fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the Reedley community. The school utilizes the district’s resources and curriculum standards to prepare students for academic success while promoting a safe, inclusive culture. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or campus events can access further information through the district’s official website at http://www.kcusd.com.

409

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

111.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	381
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	3

Hispanic
381 (93.2 %)
White
19 (4.6 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Black
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Kings Canyon Joint Unified
Phone:	(559)305-7230
Website:	http://www.kcusd.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	429
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 86

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 55