Jefferson Elementary School

Wyandotte School District of the City of

www.wyandotte.org

479 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located in Wyandotte, Michigan, is a foundational part of the Wyandotte Public Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive and structured learning environment for students in their early academic years. Its mission is deeply integrated with the district’s broader goals of fostering student achievement, promoting social-emotional development, and preparing young learners for successful transitions into middle school.

As an integral part of the Wyandotte educational system, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes the district’s comprehensive resources to implement a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and academic growth, the school aims to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages students to reach their full potential within a safe and nurturing neighborhood setting.

479

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	50
Black	27
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
379 (79.1 %)
Hispanic
50 (10.4 %)
Black
27 (5.6 %)
Two or More
17 (3.5 %)
American Indian
4 (0.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Wyandotte School District of the City of
Phone:	(734)759-5600
Website:	http://www.wyandotte.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	239
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 77

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 77