Jefferson School

800 Jefferson School Road
Glendive, MT 59330

www.glendiveschools.com/o/jes

247 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Jefferson School, located in Glendive, Montana, serves as a foundational educational institution within its local community. As a public elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a sense of community engagement, aiming to prepare young learners for their future academic endeavors through dedicated instruction and a commitment to student success.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jefferson School serves as a vital hub for Glendive families, working to create a safe and inclusive space where children can thrive. The school integrates traditional classroom education with programs designed to encourage character development and school spirit. By maintaining a focus on individual growth and collaborative learning, Jefferson School plays an essential role in shaping the educational landscape of Dawson County and ensuring that its students receive the foundational tools necessary for lifelong learning.

247

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	211
Hispanic	19
Asian	1
Two or More	7
American Indian	9

White
211 (85.4%)
Hispanic
19 (7.7%)
American Indian
9 (3.6%)
Two or More
7 (2.8%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendive Elem
Phone:	(406)377-4155
Website:	http://www.glendiveschools.com/o/jes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 89

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81