JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson City school district, located in Jefferson, GA with about 902 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 60 teachers, Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 415 Hoschton St in Jefferson, Georgia, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Jefferson City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of fundamental skills necessary for future success. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to middle school and beyond.
As a core part of the Jefferson community, the school benefits from the district’s reputation for academic excellence and strong parental involvement. The facility serves as a hub for local families, prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere where educators, staff, and parents work together to meet the diverse needs of their students. Through various extracurricular opportunities and a commitment to personalized instruction, Jefferson Elementary strives to ensure that every child is provided with the resources and encouragement needed to reach their full potential in a safe and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (706) 367-8242 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jefferson, GA with about 902 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Jefferson City
- Total Students:
- 902
- Teachers:
- 60.8
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 902 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.8%
- Black or African American
- 8.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.4%
- Two or more races
- 5.3%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Female
- 49.2%
- Male
- 50.8%
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.