JEFFERSON EL

www.tisd.org

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

491

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	127
Hispanic	211
Black	118
Asian	2
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
211 (43.0 %)
White
127 (25.9 %)
Black
118 (24.0 %)
Two or More
32 (6.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	TEMPLE ISD
Phone:	(254)215-5500
Website:	http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	365
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 1

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 93

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	1
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	88
Grade 2	82
Grade 3	93
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	248	50.5%
Male	243	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - K