JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT school district, located in BOISE, ID with about 284 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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 19 teachers, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 200 South Latah Street in Boise, Idaho, is a public elementary school serving students within the Boise School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive community environment. It generally serves the local neighborhood, emphasizing early childhood development and core curriculum subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.

As a member of the Boise School District, Jefferson Elementary benefits from the district's broad resources, including integrated technology in the classroom and a commitment to extracurricular enrichment. The school typically places a strong emphasis on student safety, social-emotional learning, and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to support student success. The facility serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the district’s dedication to public education and long-term student growth.

For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (208) 854-5260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

200 SOUTH LATAH STREET
BOISE, ID 83705-1537
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BOISE, ID with about 284 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Idaho

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
284
Teachers:
19.61
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 284 students

White
53.5%
Black or African American
23.6%
Hispanic/Latino
10.2%
Asian
7.0%
Two or more races
3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

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.