Jefferson Elementary

www.sanger.k12.ca.us

488 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1110 Tucker St. in Sanger, California, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Sanger Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The school leverages the district’s broader resources to provide its diverse student body with a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success in middle school and beyond.

The school maintains a close connection to the local community, reflecting the values of the Sanger area. By promoting collaboration between teachers, parents, and administrators, Jefferson Elementary strives to ensure that students receive the individual attention necessary to excel both academically and socially. Those interested in learning more about the school’s specific programs, district policies, or upcoming events can access further information through the Sanger Unified School District’s official website at http://www.sanger.k12.ca.us.

488

Total Students

20.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	463
Asian	6
Two or More	7
American Indian	2

Hispanic
463 (94.9%)
White
10 (2.0%)
Two or More
7 (1.4%)
Asian
6 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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:	Sanger Unified
Phone:	(559)524-6250
Website:	http://www.sanger.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	488
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 86

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 64