JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the GRAND ISLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in GRAND ISLAND, NE with about 279 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 22 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 315 Wyandotte St in Grand Island, Nebraska, is a public institution serving the local community as part of the Grand Island Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational education for elementary-aged students, focusing on academic growth, social development, and creating a supportive learning environment. As an essential part of the Grand Island school system, it plays a key role in preparing children for future middle school transitions by emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and character education.

The school operates with a focus on inclusivity and community engagement, serving a diverse student population typical of the Grand Island area. Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Elementary often integrates school-wide initiatives and extracurricular opportunities designed to foster student collaboration and engagement. By maintaining a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to ensure that each student receives the attention and resources necessary to succeed within the Nebraska state educational standards.

For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 385-5922 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

315 WYANDOTTE ST
GRAND ISLAND, NE 68801-7619
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in GRAND ISLAND, NE with about 279 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
279
Teachers:
22.29
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 279 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.2%
White
30.8%
Black or African American
4.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%
Two or more races
1.1%
Asian
0.7%

Female
47.3%
Male
52.7%

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.