Jefferson Elementary

www.clevelandcountyschools.org

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 1166 Wyke Road in Shelby, North Carolina, is a public school operating under the Cleveland County Schools district. As a primary educational institution, it serves the local community by providing a foundational learning environment for elementary-aged students. The school is integrated into the broader district framework, which emphasizes academic growth, student development, and preparation for middle school transitions within the Shelby area.

For families and community members interested in specific operational details, the school maintains a presence on the official [Cleveland County Schools website](http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org). This portal serves as the primary resource for the school’s academic calendar, administrative policies, faculty contact information, and updates regarding school-wide initiatives. Prospective parents or visitors are encouraged to use the district website to access the most current information regarding enrollment procedures, school performance reports, and upcoming events at the Jefferson Elementary campus.

429

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	36
Black	183
Asian	4
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

Black
183 (42.7 %)
White
172 (40.1 %)
Hispanic
36 (8.4 %)
Two or More
33 (7.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Cleveland County Schools
Phone:	(704)476-8390
Website:	http://www.clevelandcountyschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	436
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 2

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	78
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	68
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	51.7%
Male	207	48.3%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th