Jefferson Elementary School

37555 CAROL DR
STERLING HEIGHTS, MI 48310

www.wcskids.net

412 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a public school serving students in grades K-6 as part of the Utica Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and active parental involvement. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while catering to the diverse learning needs of its student population.

Beyond its academic core, Jefferson Elementary provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and support services intended to enrich the student experience and promote social-emotional well-being. The school benefits from its location within the established Sterling Heights community, maintaining strong partnerships with local families to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging atmosphere. By balancing traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

412

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	4
Black	45
Asian	69
Two or More	17

White
277 (67.2 %)
Asian
69 (16.7 %)
Black
45 (10.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.1 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.0 %)

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:	Warren Consolidated Schools
Phone:	(586)825-2680
Website:	http://www.wcskids.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	289
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 79

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 67