Jefferson Elem

(620)441-2060

261 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 131 Osage Ave in Arkansas City, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Arkansas City Public Schools (USD 470) district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports early childhood and elementary development, focusing on building strong academic, social, and emotional skills for students in the local community. By providing a structured curriculum and a supportive teaching staff, the school aims to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors.

As a community-centered facility, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and student growth. The school integrates standard educational requirements with programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its commitment to excellence and its role within the Arkansas City school system, the institution strives to cultivate a positive learning culture where children are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and engaging environment.

261

Total Students

16.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

72.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	152
Hispanic	75
Black	14
Asian	1
Two or More	12
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
152 (58.2%)
Hispanic
75 (28.7%)
Black
14 (5.4%)
Two or More
12 (4.6%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
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:	Arkansas City
Phone:	(620)441-2060
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 36

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 40