Jefferson Elementary School

240 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 401 E Klinger Ave in Plymouth, Indiana, serves as a primary educational institution within the Plymouth Community School Corporation. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on building foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of the local community, it emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and families to help children reach their full potential during their formative years.

The school is known for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that incorporates core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, alongside opportunities for creative and physical growth. By providing a structured yet engaging atmosphere, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school, instilling a lifelong love of learning and a sense of belonging within the Plymouth community.

240

Total Students

17.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	66
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	12

White
156 (65.0%)
Hispanic
66 (27.5%)
Two or More
12 (5.0%)
Black
5 (2.1%)
Asian
1 (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:	No
District:	Plymouth Community School Corp
Phone:	(574)936-2443
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 15

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 49