JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
100 PRINCETOWN RD
SCHENECTADY, NY 12306
677 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School, located at 100 Princetown Road in Schenectady, New York, serves as a primary educational facility within the Schalmont Central School District. As a key component of the district’s infrastructure, the school is dedicated to fostering foundational academic growth and personal development for its young student population. The school environment is structured to support a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging social-emotional learning and community engagement.

The school operates under the mission of the Schalmont Central School District, which focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for all learners. By leveraging local resources and maintaining a strong connection with families in the Princetown area, Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school. Those interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can find comprehensive information on the official school website at http://www.schalmont.org.
677
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
29.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    532 (78.6 %)
  • Two or More
    64 (9.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    51 (7.5 %)
  • Black
    14 (2.1 %)
  • Asian
    12 (1.8 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
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: SCHALMONT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)355-1342
Website: http://www.schalmont.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 677
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 192
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 6

* 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 144
Grade 1 133
Grade 2 136
Grade 3 131
Grade 4 131
Ungraded 2
Gender Ratio
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