JEFFERSON EL
JEFFERSON EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the TEMPLE ISD school district, located in TEMPLE, TX with about 578 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 36 teachers, JEFFERSON EL 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 is a public school located in Temple, Texas, serving students as part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). As a foundational level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for elementary-aged children within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes preparing students for success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.
Located at 2616 N 3rd St, JEFFERSON ELementary acts as a neighborhood hub that connects families with the district's educational resources. The school focuses on building strong academic baselines in core subjects while encouraging student engagement and character development. For parents and community members interested in specific school policies, campus calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active web presence through the official Temple ISD website at http://www.tisd.org.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON EL at (254) 215-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TEMPLE, TX 76501-1345
(254) 215-5500
http://www.tisd.org
JEFFERSON EL is a public Title I school in TEMPLE, TX with about 578 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- TEMPLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 578
- Teachers:
- 36.55
- 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 578 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 41.7%
- Black or African American
- 27.5%
- White
- 26.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Asian
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.