JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Willoughby-Eastlake City school district, located in Eastlake, OH with about 478 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 28 teachers, Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 35980 Lake Shore Blvd in Eastlake, Ohio, serves the local community as part of the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District. The school provides foundational education for students in the primary grades, focusing on fostering academic growth, social development, and a supportive learning environment. As a neighborhood school, it plays a key role in the Eastlake community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure that young learners build a strong base for their future academic careers.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the district’s core values of student-centered instruction and community engagement. By utilizing a variety of instructional strategies and modern resources, Jefferson Elementary strives to address the diverse needs of its student body. Beyond the standard curriculum, the school environment encourages active participation in extracurricular activities and promotes a culture of inclusivity, aiming to prepare students not only for success in upper-level schooling but also to become positive, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (440) 942-7244 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.