Jefferson Elementary

jes.Pullmanschools.org

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 1150 NW Bryant in Pullman, Washington, is a primary school serving the Pullman School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the Pullman community, emphasizing core academic development alongside social-emotional growth. As part of a district known for its connection to Washington State University, Jefferson Elementary benefits from a community culture that values education, research-based instructional practices, and high academic standards.

The school’s official website serves as a central hub for parents and guardians to access essential resources, including school calendars, staff directories, and district-wide policies. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and community involvement, Jefferson Elementary aims to provide a strong foundation for its young learners as they progress through their elementary years. For families looking for specific information regarding enrollment, curriculum, or upcoming events, the school provides consistent updates through the Pullman School District’s administrative portal.

315

Total Students

21.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	70
Black	20
Asian	22
Two or More	23
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
175 (55.6 %)
Hispanic
70 (22.2 %)
Two or More
23 (7.3 %)
Asian
22 (7.0 %)
Black
20 (6.3 %)
American Indian
4 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Pullman School District
Phone:	(509)332-2617
Website:	http://jes.Pullmanschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 36

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 48