J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School

www.jeffreyschool.org

362 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School, located in Madison, Connecticut, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Madison Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment that emphasizes both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. The school community is known for its collaborative approach, involving staff, students, and parents to ensure that every child develops the skills necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

The curriculum at Jeffrey Elementary is comprehensive, focusing on core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while also integrating the arts and technology to provide a well-rounded education. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes a culture of kindness and personal responsibility, often highlighted through various school-wide initiatives and community-building activities. With a strong commitment to inquiry-based learning, the school encourages students to be curious, critical thinkers who are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

362

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for J. Milton Jeffrey Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	30
Black	2
Asian	13
Two or More	19
Pacific Islander	2

White
295 (81.7 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.3 %)
Two or More
19 (5.3 %)
Asian
13 (3.6 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison School District
Phone:	(203)245-6460
Website:	http://www.jeffreyschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	11
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 98

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 87