JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Gahanna-Jefferson City school district, located in Gahanna, OH with about 559 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 27 teachers, Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 136 Carpenter Road in Gahanna, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district. As part of a well-regarded suburban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves children in the early grade levels, focusing on building strong foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Gahanna community. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. With a commitment to modern educational practices, the school provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners and prepare them for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (614) 478-5560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

136 Carpenter Rd
Gahanna, OH 43230-2669
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gahanna, OH with about 559 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Ohio

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
559
Teachers:
27
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 559 students

White
57.4%
Black or African American
20.9%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian
6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
49.0%
Male
51.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.