Jefferson Elementary School

344 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located on County Road 20 in Goshen, Indiana, is a public elementary school serving students within the Goshen Community Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth for its diverse student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare children for their transition into middle school while encouraging community engagement and active parental involvement.

Beyond its academic core, Jefferson Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a welcoming and inclusive campus culture. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities and support services designed to address the unique needs of its students, ensuring that both social and emotional development are prioritized alongside academic achievement. As part of the Goshen community, the school remains committed to providing equitable educational opportunities and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment for its learners.

344

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	90
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

White
244 (70.9%)
Hispanic
90 (26.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (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:	No
District:	Middlebury Community Schools
Phone:	(574)822-5399
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	45

* 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 78

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 100