Jefferson Elementary School

www.coldwaterschools.org

370 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 3rd

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 15 Vans Ave in Coldwater, Michigan, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Coldwater Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of student services, Jefferson Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills and foundational knowledge needed for future academic success.

As a member of the Coldwater Community Schools system, the institution benefits from the resources and collaborative initiatives of the broader district. The school maintains a focus on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these partnerships as vital to the success of its students. Families interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or calendar events can access comprehensive information through the official district website at [http://www.coldwaterschools.org](http://www.coldwaterschools.org).

370

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	310
Hispanic	39
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

White
310 (83.8 %)
Hispanic
39 (10.5 %)
Two or More
11 (3.0 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
Asian
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Coldwater Community Schools
Phone:	(517)279-5970
Website:	http://www.coldwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	2nd - 3rd
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	228
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 2 176

Grade 3 194