Jefferson Elementary

1400 New Garden Road
Greensboro, NC 27410

jefferson.gcsnc.com/pages/jefferson_elem

696 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located on New Garden Road in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a public school serving students within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Jefferson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community involvement and parental engagement to enhance the student experience. The school utilizes its website to maintain clear communication with families, providing essential resources, calendar updates, and information regarding extracurricular opportunities. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential, making it a prominent educational fixture within the Greensboro community.

696

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	112
Black	367
Asian	26
Two or More	45
American Indian	3

Black
367 (52.7 %)
White
143 (20.5 %)
Hispanic
112 (16.1 %)
Two or More
45 (6.5 %)
Asian
26 (3.7 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Guilford County Schools
Phone:	(336)316-5870
Website:	http://jefferson.gcsnc.com/pages/jefferson_elem
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	695
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

Pre-Kindergarten 35

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 86

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	35
Kindergarten	117
Grade 1	101
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	120
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	86

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	337	48.4%
Male	359	51.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)