JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the East Penn SD school district, located in Emmaus, PA with about 280 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 15 teachers, Jefferson El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 520 Elm St in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the East Penn School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its focus on foundational academic development, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. As part of the East Penn district, Jefferson Elementary benefits from a robust curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with access to various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities.
The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Emmaus, often serving as a hub for community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. With a dedication to preparing young learners for their future academic careers, Jefferson Elementary prioritizes a balanced approach to education, combining core subjects like literacy and mathematics with arts, physical education, and technology. The school maintains a strong commitment to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and active participants in their learning journey.
For more information, contact Jefferson El Sch at (610) 965-1645 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Emmaus, PA 18049-2421
(610) 965-1645
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Emmaus, PA with about 280 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- East Penn SD
- Total Students:
- 280
- Teachers:
- 15.6
- 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
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 280 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.7%
- Two or more races
- 5.7%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 1.4%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.