JEFFRIES ELEM.
JEFFRIES ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 488 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, JEFFRIES ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
Jeffries Elementary School is a public school located in Springfield, Missouri, and is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. Serving students in the southwest portion of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As a community-focused institution, it emphasizes the development of fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their local neighborhood.
The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education and leveraging technology to support modern learning objectives. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, parents, and the surrounding community, Jeffries Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their personal best. For families interested in specific curricula, district policies, or upcoming school events, the school maintains an updated web presence at http://jeffries.spsk12.org.
For more information, contact JEFFRIES ELEM. at (417) 523-3900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65807-3994
(417) 523-3900
http://jeffries.spsk12.org
JEFFRIES ELEM. is a public school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 488 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- Total Students:
- 488
- Teachers:
- 29.58
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 488 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFRIES ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Black or African American
- 10.0%
- Two or more races
- 7.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.2%
- Asian
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.