JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Chesterfield 01 school district, located in Jefferson, SC with about 378 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 22 teachers, Jefferson Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located at 809 West Elizabeth Street in Jefferson, South Carolina, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chesterfield County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, emphasizing the development of essential academic skills and character building. By prioritizing a blend of core curriculum standards and community involvement, the school aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while catering to the specific needs of the local Jefferson community.
As a vital pillar of the town, Jefferson Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their peers and educators. The school typically provides a range of resources designed to support holistic development, ranging from traditional classroom instruction to extracurricular initiatives. Through its commitment to excellence and its connection to the surrounding Chesterfield County area, the school remains focused on empowering the next generation of learners in a safe, structured, and nurturing educational setting.
For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (843) 658-3295 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Jefferson, SC 29718
(843) 658-3295
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jefferson, SC with about 378 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chesterfield 01
- Total Students:
- 378
- Teachers:
- 22.5
- 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
* 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 378 students
- White
- 60.6%
- Black or African American
- 29.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
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.