Jefferson County Elementary

Jefferson County School District
430 HWY 33
FAYETTE, MS 39069
512 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Jefferson County Elementary School, located in Fayette, Mississippi, serves as a primary educational institution for the students of the Jefferson County School District. Situated on Highway 33, the school focuses on building a foundational academic environment for children in the community, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a rural school district, the institution plays a central role in the lives of local families, aiming to support student development during their formative elementary years.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school typically strives to foster a supportive learning culture that encourages student engagement and social-emotional growth. Like many schools in the region, Jefferson County Elementary works to address the specific educational needs of its diverse student body while navigating the challenges of rural public education. By providing essential resources and instruction, the school functions as a hub for community advancement, preparing its students for the transition to middle school and beyond.
512
Total Students
32.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    507 (99.0%)
  • White
    2 (0.4%)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.2%)
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: Jefferson County School District
Phone: (601)786-6003
Website: http://www.jcpsd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 512
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
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 60
Grade 1 85
Grade 2 92
Grade 3 75
Grade 4 68
Grade 5 76
Gender Ratio