JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.mcs.k12.ny.us

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Massena, New York. Serving as part of the Massena Central School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students within the local community. By emphasizing core academic fundamentals and developmental growth, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while promoting a positive school culture.

The school operates under the guidance of the Massena Central School District, which oversees a broader network of educational programs in the area. Families and community members can engage with the school’s ongoing initiatives, curriculum updates, and academic calendars through the district’s official website at http://www.mcs.k12.ny.us. As a focal point for elementary education in Massena, the school remains committed to meeting the diverse needs of its students through collaborative efforts between faculty, staff, and the surrounding community.

410

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	339
Hispanic	4
Black	10
Two or More	7
American Indian	50

White
339 (82.7 %)
American Indian
50 (12.2 %)
Black
10 (2.4 %)
Two or More
7 (1.7 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MASSENA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)764-3730
Website:	http://www.mcs.k12.ny.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	194
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 27

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 54

Grade 6 65