JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in NEW ROCHELLE, NY with about 556 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 131 Weyman Avenue in New Rochelle, New York, serves as a prominent educational institution within the City School District of New Rochelle. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student population for future academic success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility.

As part of the broader New Rochelle school system, Jefferson Elementary benefits from the district's commitment to innovation, technology integration, and parental involvement. The school community works collaboratively to provide a wide array of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the unique needs of elementary-aged children. For those seeking detailed information regarding the school’s curriculum, faculty, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [www.nred.org](http://www.nred.org) serves as a primary resource for students, parents, and community members.

For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (914) 576-4430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.