Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

jes.norwalkps.org/

425 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Magnet School, located at 75 Van Buren Avenue in Norwalk, Connecticut, serves as a dynamic educational environment committed to fostering academic excellence and creativity. As a magnet school within the Norwalk Public Schools district, it emphasizes a specialized curriculum designed to engage students through unique learning opportunities. The school prioritizes a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to integrate innovative teaching practices with a diverse student body, often drawing families from across the district who are seeking a focused and enriched academic experience. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Jefferson Magnet School strives to prepare its young learners for future success by balancing traditional core subjects with enriching extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive education.

425

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	295
Black	62
Asian	30
Two or More	12

Hispanic
295 (69.4 %)
Black
62 (14.6 %)
Asian
30 (7.1 %)
White
26 (6.1 %)
Two or More
12 (2.8 %)

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:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)899-2870
Website:	http://jes.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 73

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 72