Jefferson Elementary School

140 Horse Plain Rd.
New Britain, CT 06053

www.csdnb.org

390 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

390

Total Students

43.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	251
Black	40
Asian	17
Two or More	21

Hispanic
251 (64.4 %)
White
61 (15.6 %)
Black
40 (10.3 %)
Two or More
21 (5.4 %)
Asian
17 (4.4 %)

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:	New Britain School District
Phone:	(860)223-8007
Website:	http://www.csdnb.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 56

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 73