JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FARGO 1 school district, located in Fargo, ND with about 360 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 1701 4th Ave S in Fargo, North Dakota, is a public institution operating under the Fargo Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a larger urban school district, Jefferson Elementary benefits from established curriculum standards and a variety of support services designed to help students from different backgrounds succeed in a structured and inclusive learning environment.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and fostering a supportive atmosphere for its students and their families. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents, providing updates on district policies, academic calendars, and school-wide events. By prioritizing literacy, numeracy, and character building, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its elementary-aged learners for the transition to middle school while maintaining a commitment to the core educational mission of the Fargo Public Schools.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (701) 446-4700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 446-4700
http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Fargo, ND with about 360 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- FARGO 1
- Total Students:
- 360
- Teachers:
- 30
- 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
- Title I schoolwide 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 360 students
- White
- 40.6%
- Black or African American
- 23.1%
- Asian
- 16.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 7.2%
- Two or more races
- 5.6%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.