Jefferson Elementary

1120 East Seventh St.
Calexico, CA 92231

www2.cusdk12.org

625 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1120 E. Seventh St. in Calexico, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Calexico Unified School District. Positioned in the heart of the Imperial Valley, the school plays a vital role in the local community, catering to a diverse student population and focusing on providing a supportive academic environment that prepares children for their future educational pursuits.

As part of the Calexico Unified School District, the school aligns its curriculum and programs with district-wide goals to foster student success, personal development, and literacy. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, current programs, or contact information for administration and staff can find comprehensive resources through the district’s official website at http://www2.cusdk12.org.

625

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	614
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	3

Hispanic
614 (98.2%)
White
3 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Calexico Unified
Phone:	(760)768-3812
Website:	http://www2.cusdk12.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	517
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* 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 95

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 103

Grade 5 110

Grade 6 100