Jefferson Elementary

556 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary, located at 1880 Fowler Ave. in Clovis, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in the Clovis Unified School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a nurturing environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while fostering the personal development of every student. The campus is designed to be a supportive community hub where educators and families collaborate to ensure that students are well-prepared for their future academic journeys.

Beyond its rigorous curriculum, Jefferson Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school frequently participates in the district’s wide array of extracurricular activities, enrichment programs, and athletic opportunities, which help students explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a reputation for maintaining high standards and a safe, inclusive atmosphere, Jefferson Elementary remains a cornerstone of the Clovis community, dedicated to helping children reach their full potential.

556

Total Students

28.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	296
Black	12
Asian	69
Two or More	34
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
296 (53.2%)
White
140 (25.2%)
Asian
69 (12.4%)
Two or More
34 (6.1%)
Black
12 (2.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Clovis Unified
Phone:	(559)327-7000
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	123

* 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 91

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 83

Grade 6 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	67
Grade 5	83
Grade 6	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	267	48%
Male	289	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)