Jefferson Elementary - 06

www.pierre.k12.sd.us

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 900 N. Poplar Ave. in Pierre, South Dakota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Pierre School District. As a primary school, it focuses on fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. The school is committed to providing a structured and supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond, emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging personal growth.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Pierre School District, which prioritizes community engagement, high academic expectations, and student success. By utilizing its resources and its official online portal, the school maintains clear lines of communication with parents and stakeholders regarding district policies, school events, and educational initiatives. Jefferson Elementary stands as a cornerstone of the Pierre community, dedicated to creating a safe and enriching space for the city's elementary-aged youth to learn and thrive.

430

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary - 06
Demographic	Student Count
White	269
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Two or More	52
American Indian	87

White
269 (62.6 %)
American Indian
87 (20.2 %)
Two or More
52 (12.1 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.4 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Pierre School District 32-2
Phone:	(605)773-7320
Website:	http://www.pierre.k12.sd.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	115
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 84

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 72