Jefferson Elementary School

1,007 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

1,007

Total Students

71.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	771
Hispanic	102
Black	62
Asian	18
Two or More	51
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
771 (76.6 %)
Hispanic
102 (10.1 %)
Black
62 (6.2 %)
Two or More
51 (5.1 %)
Asian
18 (1.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson City
Phone:	(706)367-8242
Website:	http://jeffcityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	1,007
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	232
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	74

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 199

Kindergarten 259

Grade 1 261

Grade 2 288