JEFFERSON PRI SCH

144 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Jefferson Primary School, located at 304 W Broadway in Jefferson, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Independent School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the early academic and social development of young students, typically encompassing early elementary grade levels. The school is situated in the heart of Jefferson, reflecting the community-oriented nature of the district, and it strives to provide a nurturing environment where children can build the essential literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal skills necessary for their future educational success.

The school is known for its role in the tight-knit Jefferson community, where it emphasizes a supportive atmosphere tailored to the needs of young learners. By fostering a collaborative relationship between teachers, students, and families, Jefferson Primary School works to ensure that students receive a well-rounded start to their academic careers. Its location on West Broadway places it centrally within the town, allowing it to act as a hub for local families as they navigate the critical early stages of their children's development.

144

Total Students

8.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON PRI SCH
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	11
Black	49
Asian	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

White
71 (49.3 %)
Black
49 (34.0 %)
Hispanic
11 (7.6 %)
Two or More
9 (6.2 %)
Asian
2 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (1.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	JEFFERSON ISD
Phone:	(903)665-2461
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	144
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 67

Kindergarten 77