JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the New Britain School District school district, located in New Britain, CT with about 471 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 28 teachers, Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 140 Horse Plain Road in New Britain, Connecticut, serves as a vital component of the Consolidated School District of New Britain. As a public institution, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive educational foundation for students in the local community, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. The school operates with a commitment to inclusivity, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its student population through structured curriculum and supportive classroom environments.
Beyond its academic mission, Jefferson Elementary functions as a cornerstone of its neighborhood, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. By utilizing the resources provided by the Consolidated School District of New Britain, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding academic programs, school policies, or district initiatives, the official school district website at [http://www.csdnb.org](http://www.csdnb.org) serves as the primary portal for updates and resources.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (860) 223-8007 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
New Britain, CT 06053-1678
(860) 223-8007
http://www.csdnb.org
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in New Britain, CT with about 471 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- New Britain School District
- Total Students:
- 471
- Teachers:
- 28.6
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 471 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 58.2%
- White
- 26.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.5%
- Asian
- 3.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Female
- 48.2%
- Male
- 51.8%
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.