West Jefferson Elementary School

www.jefcoed.com/WestJeffersonES

111 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Jefferson Elementary School, located in Quinton, Alabama, is a public school serving students in the Jefferson County School District. Situated in a rural community, the school focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and a supportive learning environment for its young learners. As part of the broader Jefferson County system, the school utilizes standardized curriculum resources and technology integration to prepare students for the transition to middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Quinton community, often acting as a hub for student-centered activities and parent involvement. Through its website and school initiatives, West Jefferson Elementary prioritizes communication between staff and families, fostering a collaborative culture designed to help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. The school maintains a commitment to the mission of the Jefferson County Board of Education, striving to ensure that all students have access to quality instruction in a safe and nurturing facility.

111

Total Students

7.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	5
Black	5
Two or More	4
American Indian	1

White
96 (86.5%)
Hispanic
5 (4.5%)
Black
5 (4.5%)
Two or More
4 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.9%)

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:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-5550
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/WestJeffersonES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	111
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 2

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 11

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 16