JEFFERSON SCHOOLS K-12

www.jeffersonschools.net

715 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson County Elementary, located in Monticello, Florida, is a tuition-free public charter school managed by Somerset Academy. As part of a larger network of high-performing charter schools, the institution emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster college and career readiness. The school serves the local community by providing a structured educational environment that integrates character development with core academic subjects, aiming to close achievement gaps and improve student performance within the Jefferson County district.

The school operates with a focus on personalized learning and accountability, utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of its students. By partnering with families and the local community, Somerset Jefferson seeks to create a supportive culture that encourages academic excellence and holistic student growth. Its location on David Road serves as a central hub for elementary education in the area, offering students access to various enrichment programs and a commitment to maintaining high standards of excellence within the Florida public education system.

715

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON SCHOOLS K-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	122
Black	432
Asian	5
Two or More	15

Black
432 (60.4 %)
White
141 (19.7 %)
Hispanic
122 (17.1 %)
Two or More
15 (2.1 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JEFFERSON
Phone:	(850)997-3555
Website:	http://www.jeffersonschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	715
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 4

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 53

Grade 8 62

Grade 9 64