Jefferson Elementary

1801 E Blackburn Rd
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

455 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 1801 E Blackburn Rd in Mount Vernon, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Mount Vernon School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both core academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on essential skills such as literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking, Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond academics, Jefferson Elementary places a strong emphasis on community and character building. The school utilizes various programs and inclusive practices to encourage social-emotional growth, collaboration, and a sense of belonging among students. With its dedicated staff and active parent-community involvement, the school aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children are encouraged to explore their interests, develop empathy, and cultivate the foundational values necessary to become responsible members of the Mount Vernon community.

455

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	185
Hispanic	230
Black	16
Asian	8
Two or More	6
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
230 (50.7 %)
White
185 (40.7 %)
Black
16 (3.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.8 %)
Two or More
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mount Vernon School District
Phone:	(360)428-6128
Website:	http://mountvernonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	455
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	280
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 79