JEFFERSON ELEM.

JEFFERSON ELEM. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CAPE GIRARDEAU 63 school district, located in CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO with about 261 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 30 teachers, JEFFERSON ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. 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 Elementary School is a public primary school located at 520 S. Minnesota in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. As part of the Cape Girardeau Public School District, the school serves the local community by providing a foundational education for elementary-aged children. It operates under the district’s "Tigers" mascot identity, reflecting the school system's broader mission to provide a supportive and engaging academic environment for students in the region.

The school focuses on fostering early childhood and elementary development through a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. Families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and district-wide information through the official school website at [capetigers.com](http://www.capetigers.com). The school plays an integral role in the Cape Girardeau community by prioritizing student growth, teacher collaboration, and parent involvement.

For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEM. at (573) 334-2030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.