JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS school district, located in FAIRBURY, NE with about 243 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th 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 20 teachers, JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE 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 INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL, located in Fairbury, Nebraska, serves as a key educational facility within the Fairbury Public Schools district. Typically housing students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades (usually 3rd through 5th), the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social and emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between primary education and the more complex curriculum found in middle school.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Fairbury, benefiting from a tight-knit community that prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, Jefferson Intermediate strives to prepare its students for future academic success. The staff is committed to maintaining a positive school culture, ensuring that students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged as they navigate their formative years of education.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL at (402) 729-5041 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FAIRBURY, NE 68352-1735
(402) 729-5041
JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FAIRBURY, NE with about 243 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 243
- Teachers:
- 20.42
- 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 243 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.1%
- Male
- 53.9%
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.