JEFFRIES ELEM.

jeffries.spsk12.org

440 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

440

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFRIES ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	294
Hispanic	42
Black	54
Asian	6
Two or More	37
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
294 (66.8 %)
Black
54 (12.3 %)
Hispanic
42 (9.5 %)
Two or More
37 (8.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.7 %)

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:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-3900
Website:	http://jeffries.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	203
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 73

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 73

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 69

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFRIES ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	77
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	73
Grade 4	70
Grade 5	69

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFRIES ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	215	48.9%
Male	225	51.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)