JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school that is part of the Gary Community School Corp school district, located in Gary, IN.

Jefferson Elementary School is located in the downtown area of Gary, Indiana, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Gary Community School Corporation. Situated on Jackson Street, the school is positioned within the heart of the city, reflecting the district's ongoing efforts to provide accessible public education to the local urban community. As an elementary-level facility, it focuses on the primary development of students, typically providing instruction from kindergarten through the early elementary grades, with an emphasis on core academic skills and foundational learning.

Like many schools within the Gary public system, Jefferson Elementary operates within a district that has faced significant historical and economic challenges. Consequently, the school is central to the district’s broader mission of fostering educational equity and student stability in an evolving urban environment. Families associated with the school typically engage with a curriculum designed to meet state standards while navigating the unique socio-economic landscape of Gary. Prospective parents or visitors are encouraged to contact the school administration directly or consult the Gary Community School Corporation’s official website for the most current information regarding academic programs, enrollment requirements, and extracurricular offerings.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (219) 886-6570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

601 Jackson St
Gary, IN 46402-2209
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School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Closed
Level:
Other
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
Not Reported
Teachers:
0
NSLP Status:1
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Virtual:
Grade Levels Offered
Grade levels not specified by this school

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.