JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Allentown City SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 557 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, Jefferson El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 750 Saint John Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serves the local community as a primary educational institution within the Allentown School District. The school is situated in a historically residential neighborhood, functioning as a core neighborhood hub for elementary-aged students in the area. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on providing fundamental academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment for students during their formative years.

Academically, Jefferson Elementary aims to provide a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and foundational social development. As part of a large and diverse urban school district, the school works to meet the needs of a multicultural student body, often incorporating programs designed to support English language learners and students requiring additional academic intervention. The school serves as a focal point for families in Allentown, playing an essential role in the educational infrastructure of the city’s South Side.

For more information, contact Jefferson El Sch at (484) 765-4421 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.