JEFFERSON SCHOOL

Jefferson School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Ionia Public Schools school district, located in IONIA, MI with about 342 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 16 teachers, Jefferson School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 School is a public elementary school located in Ionia, Michigan, and operates as part of the Ionia Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for its students, emphasizing core academic subjects while fostering a supportive environment for young learners. As part of a broader district, the school benefits from the resources and organizational structure of Ionia Public Schools, which is committed to student growth, community engagement, and meeting the specific needs of families in the area.

Located on North Jefferson Street, the school serves as a central hub for elementary-aged children in the city. The institution aligns its curriculum with state standards and aims to prepare students for success as they transition to middle school. For families seeking more specific information regarding the school's programs, extracurricular activities, or district-wide initiatives, the official Ionia Public Schools website (http://www.ioniaschools.org) serves as the primary resource for updates, academic calendars, and administrative contact information.

For more information, contact Jefferson School at (616) 527-2740 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

420 NORTH JEFFERSON ST
IONIA, MI 48846-1328
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JEFFERSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in IONIA, MI with about 342 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
342
Teachers:
16.14
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

* 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 342 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.

White
80.7%
Hispanic/Latino
14.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%

Female
42.7%
Male
57.3%

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.