SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

District Overview
Located at 13180 US Route 11 in Adams Center, New York, the South Jefferson Central School District is an active, traditional public school system serving families across a distant rural setting within the Watertown-Fort Drum metropolitan area. Operating four public schools, the district provides a comprehensive educational continuum spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade, as well as specialized ungraded programming. With an enrollment of nearly 1,800 students—specifically 1,797 children in the current academic year—the district delivers inclusive academic opportunities designed to support learners at every stage of their development.

To ensure a well-supported learning environment, South Jefferson maintains a robust team of approximately 646 full-time equivalent staff members. The district's instructional workforce features 292 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by nearly 89 instructional aides who offer targeted classroom assistance. An additional 265 support staff members oversee district operations, transportation, facilities, and student services, fostering a safe and enriching campus climate. Families, students, and educational researchers seeking further information about district programs and school initiatives can connect with administrative offices at (315) 583-6104 or explore online resources at their official site, spartanpride.org.
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Total Schools
1,797
Total Students
292.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Demographic Student Count
White1,677
Hispanic54
Black4
Asian8
Two or More49
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    1,677 (93.4%)
  • Hispanic
    54 (3.0%)
  • Two or More
    49 (2.7%)
  • Asian
    8 (0.4%)
  • Black
    4 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:4
Students:1,797*
Teachers (FTE):292.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in SOUTH JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Found 4 Schools