JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.nred.org

478 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

478

Total Students

45.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	363
Black	64
Asian	8
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

Hispanic
363 (75.9 %)
Black
64 (13.4 %)
White
35 (7.3 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Two or More
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)576-4430
Website:	http://www.nred.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	478
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	352
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 83

Ungraded 9