JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NORTH PLATTE PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 376 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 28 teachers, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 700 E 3rd St in North Platte, Nebraska, is a public school serving students in the North Platte Public Schools district. As a primary educational institution, it focuses on providing a foundational learning environment for children in the community, emphasizing core academic skills and social-emotional development. The school plays an integral role in the local educational landscape by fostering a supportive atmosphere aimed at preparing students for their transition to middle school and beyond.

Like many schools in the North Platte district, Jefferson Elementary is committed to student success through collaborative partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community. The school typically focuses on creating a safe and engaging classroom environment where students can build strong academic habits and participate in extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both rigorous curriculum standards and character development, Jefferson Elementary strives to ensure that its students develop the essential tools needed to become productive and well-rounded members of the North Platte community.

For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (308) 535-7136 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 E 3RD ST
NORTH PLATTE, NE 69101
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NORTH PLATTE, NE with about 376 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
376
Teachers:
28.81
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
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 376 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.

White
71.5%
Hispanic/Latino
22.1%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

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.