JEFFERSON TERRACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Terrace Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Baton Rouge Parish school district, located in Baton Rouge, LA with about 440 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, Jefferson Terrace Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Terrace Elementary School, located at 9902 Cal Road in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the East Baton Rouge Parish School System. The school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the surrounding community, emphasizing academic growth and student development in a structured environment. As part of a large school district, it generally participates in the district’s standardized curriculum, assessment programs, and extracurricular initiatives aimed at fostering both literacy and numeracy skills among its primary-aged students.

In addition to its academic mission, Jefferson Terrace is integrated into the local Baton Rouge community, often serving as a hub for family engagement and school-based activities. Like many schools in the region, it strives to create an inclusive environment that supports diverse learning needs while preparing its students for transition into middle school. For families interested in current performance metrics, specific school leadership information, or specialized programs, it is recommended to consult the East Baton Rouge Parish School System’s official website or the Louisiana Department of Education’s school report cards, which provide the most up-to-date data on student achievement and school progress.

For more information, contact Jefferson Terrace Elementary School at (225) 293-3210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.