JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Erie City SD school district, located in Erie, PA with about 457 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 35 teachers, Jefferson El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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 is a public elementary school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Erie City School District. Situated on East 38th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to provide equitable educational opportunities while addressing the unique social and developmental needs of its young learners.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and the community, offering information on academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a collaborative school culture, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and long-term academic success. It stands as an active participant in the broader Erie community, striving to maintain strong communication between faculty, staff, and families to ensure student growth.

For more information, contact Jefferson El Sch at (814) 874-6650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

230 East 38th St
Erie, PA 16504-1561
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Erie, PA with about 457 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Erie City SD
Total Students:
457
Teachers:
35.5
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 457 students

Black or African American
40.7%
White
39.4%
Hispanic/Latino
10.7%
Asian
4.6%
Two or more races
4.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
48.1%
Male
51.9%

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.