Jefferson School

www.ioniaschools.org

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

315

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	41
Black	2
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	1

White
255 (81.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (13.0 %)
Two or More
16 (5.1 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Ionia Public Schools
Phone:	(616)527-2740
Website:	http://www.ioniaschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	169
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 54