JEFFERSON ELEM.

www.normandysd.org

262 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is located at 4315 Cardwell Dr. in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves as part of the Normandy Schools Collaborative. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for students in the St. Louis area, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparing children for success in higher grade levels. As part of a district that has undergone significant administrative and structural transformation in recent years, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes creating a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of its local community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school leverages the resources of the Normandy Schools Collaborative to offer various support services and enrichment opportunities. The school's mission aligns with the broader district goal of fostering student achievement and equity, ensuring that students have access to the tools necessary for their educational journey. Families can find information regarding school calendars, district policies, and student resources by visiting the official Normandy Schools Collaborative website at http://www.normandysd.org.

262

Total Students

17.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	4
Black	239
Two or More	16
American Indian	3

Black
239 (91.2 %)
Two or More
16 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)

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:	NORMANDY SCHOOLS COLLABORATIVE
Phone:	(314)493-0100
Website:	http://www.normandysd.org
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 19

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 39

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 43