JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 200 South Latah Street in Boise, Idaho, is a public elementary school serving students within the Boise School District. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is known for its focus on providing a foundational academic experience while fostering a supportive community environment. It generally serves the local neighborhood, emphasizing early childhood development and core curriculum subjects like reading, writing, and mathematics.

As a member of the Boise School District, Jefferson Elementary benefits from the district's broad resources, including integrated technology in the classroom and a commitment to extracurricular enrichment. The school typically places a strong emphasis on student safety, social-emotional learning, and parental involvement, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to support student success. The facility serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, reflecting the district’s dedication to public education and long-term student growth.

228

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	124
Hispanic	47
Black	34
Asian	9
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
124 (54.4%)
Hispanic
47 (20.6%)
Black
34 (14.9%)
Two or More
12 (5.3%)
Asian
9 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	BOISE INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)854-5260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
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

Kindergarten 34

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 30

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	34
Grade 1	23
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	30

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	114	50%
Male	114	50%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)