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.
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
http://jes.jc-schools.net/
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
- 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
* 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 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.