Jefferson School

www.indyschools.com

390 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson School, located at 2101 N. 13th St. in Independence, Kansas, is a foundational academic institution within the Independence Unified School District (USD 446). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing essential elementary education, fostering a supportive learning environment, and preparing young students for success as they progress through their academic careers. The school is deeply integrated into the Independence public school system, which emphasizes community engagement and a commitment to student development.

As a primary educational site in the region, Jefferson School benefits from the resources and administrative support of the larger district, which aims to cultivate excellence in both academics and character. Families residing in the area rely on the school not only for its classroom instruction but also as a central hub for student growth and local interaction. Those interested in the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access comprehensive information through the official district website at [www.indyschools.com](http://www.indyschools.com).

390

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	51
Black	19
Asian	1
Two or More	43
American Indian	5

White
271 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
51 (13.1 %)
Two or More
43 (11.0 %)
Black
19 (4.9 %)
American Indian
5 (1.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Independence
Phone:	(620)332-1875
Website:	http://www.indyschools.com
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	390
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	254
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Grade 3 122

Grade 4 137

Grade 5 131