Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School

jes.norwalkps.org/

457 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Magnet School, located at 75 Van Buren Avenue in Norwalk, Connecticut, serves as a dynamic educational environment committed to fostering academic excellence and creativity. As a magnet school within the Norwalk Public Schools district, it emphasizes a specialized curriculum designed to engage students through unique learning opportunities. The school prioritizes a supportive community atmosphere, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills, social-emotional growth, and a strong sense of civic responsibility.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to integrate innovative teaching practices with a diverse student body, often drawing families from across the district who are seeking a focused and enriched academic experience. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, Jefferson Magnet School strives to prepare its young learners for future success by balancing traditional core subjects with enriching extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusive education.

457

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	34
Hispanic	306
Black	60
Asian	34
Two or More	19
American Indian	4

Hispanic
306 (67.0%)
Black
60 (13.1%)
White
34 (7.4%)
Asian
34 (7.4%)
Two or More
19 (4.2%)
American Indian
4 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norwalk School District
Phone:	(203)899-2870
Website:	http://jes.norwalkps.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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 73

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 88