Jefferson Elementary School

303 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located in the West End of Tacoma, Washington, serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Tacoma Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive and inclusive learning environment, focusing on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. With a diverse student body, the school emphasizes a community-centered approach, working closely with families to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction, Jefferson Elementary integrates various programs and extracurricular opportunities to engage students and foster a well-rounded educational experience. The school staff often focuses on building strong character foundations and promoting a culture of kindness and inclusivity. Its location in the North Tacoma area allows it to serve as a neighborhood hub, where the faculty and administration strive to provide equitable learning opportunities and a sense of belonging for every student who walks through its doors.

303

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	29
Black	13
Asian	21
Two or More	59
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
177 (58.4 %)
Two or More
59 (19.5 %)
Hispanic
29 (9.6 %)
Asian
21 (6.9 %)
Black
13 (4.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
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:	Tacoma School District
Phone:	(253)571-4000
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 25

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	25
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	157	51.8%
Male	146	48.2%

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