JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.schalmont.org

671 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 100 Princetown Road in Schenectady, New York, serves as a primary educational facility within the Schalmont Central School District. As a key component of the district’s infrastructure, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth and personal development for its young student population. The school environment is structured to support a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional learning and community engagement.

The school operates under the mission of the Schalmont Central School District, which focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a strong connection with families in the Princetown area, Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information on the official school website at http://www.schalmont.org.

671

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	533
Hispanic	43
Black	14
Asian	16
Two or More	57
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
533 (79.4%)
Two or More
57 (8.5%)
Hispanic
43 (6.4%)
Asian
16 (2.4%)
Black
14 (2.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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:	SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)355-1342
Website:	http://www.schalmont.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	671
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 128

Grade 1 128

Grade 2 145

Grade 3 129

Grade 4 136

Ungraded 5