JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Middlebury Community Schools school district, located in Goshen, IN with about 398 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 27 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 on County Road 20 in Goshen, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Goshen Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into middle school while encouraging community engagement and active parental involvement.

Beyond its academic core, Jefferson Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive campus culture. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the unique needs of its students, ensuring that both social and emotional development are prioritized alongside academic achievement. As part of the Goshen community, the school remains committed to providing equitable educational opportunities and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for its learners.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (574) 822-5399 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

18565 CR 20
Goshen, IN 46528-5997
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Goshen, IN with about 398 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
398
Teachers:
27.09
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 398 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
76.6%
Hispanic/Latino
16.3%
Two or more races
4.8%
Black or African American
1.3%
Asian
1.0%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.