JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Medford SD 549C school district, located in Medford, OR with about 498 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 22 teachers, Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 333 Holmes Ave in Medford, Oregon, is a key institution within the Medford School District. As a public elementary school, it serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the fostering of a supportive educational atmosphere for children in their early years of schooling.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Medford School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district’s official website, parents and community members can access essential information regarding academic standards, school events, and administrative policies, ensuring that Jefferson Elementary remains a well-connected and transparent hub for its students and families.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (541) 842-3800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

333 Holmes Ave
Medford, OR 97501-4034
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Medford, OR with about 498 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oregon

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Medford SD 549C
Total Students:
498
Teachers:
22.24
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 498 students

White
58.0%
Hispanic/Latino
38.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Black or African American
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
46.8%
Male
53.2%

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.