JEFFERSON ES

www.ardmoreschools.org

266 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Ardmore, Oklahoma, serving the local community as part of the Ardmore City Schools district. Situated on Carter Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged children, fostering an environment centered on academic growth and social development. As a cornerstone of the neighborhood, the school works to prepare its students for the transition to middle school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and essential learning skills.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Ardmore City Schools system, which is dedicated to student success and community engagement. By utilizing resources available through the district, Jefferson Elementary strives to provide a supportive atmosphere where students can thrive both inside and outside the classroom. Parents and community members can stay updated on school initiatives, academic calendars, and district-wide policies by visiting the official Ardmore City Schools website at http://www.ardmoreschools.org.

266

Total Students

16.6

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ES
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	88
Black	42
Two or More	64
American Indian	28

Hispanic
88 (33.1 %)
Two or More
64 (24.1 %)
White
44 (16.5 %)
Black
42 (15.8 %)
American Indian
28 (10.5 %)

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:	ARDMORE
Phone:	(580)223-2474
Website:	http://www.ardmoreschools.org
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 44