JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County school district, located in Jefferson City, TN with about 524 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 32 teachers, Jefferson Elementary 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 321 W Broadway BLVD in Jefferson City, Tennessee, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson County school system. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on core curriculum standards and personal development, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

The school maintains an active presence within the local community, emphasizing the importance of strong partnerships between parents, teachers, and staff. Through its website, http://jes.jc-schools.net/, the institution provides families with essential information regarding school policies, calendars, and academic resources. As part of the Jefferson City community, Jefferson Elementary serves as a hub for early education, aiming to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in every student who walks through its doors.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary at (865) 475-4712 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

321 W Broadway BLVD
Jefferson City, TN 37760
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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Jefferson City, TN with about 524 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Tennessee

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jefferson County
Total Students:
524
Teachers:
32
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 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 524 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.

White
77.5%
Hispanic/Latino
14.3%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
2.3%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
43.9%
Male
56.1%

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.