Jefferson Elementary

4000 Jefferson School Lane
Winston-Salem, NC 27106

www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/jes

560 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 4000 Jefferson School Lane in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal growth of its student body. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for future success while cultivating a sense of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Jefferson Elementary is recognized for its commitment to student development through various programs and resources designed to meet diverse learning needs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on building strong partnerships with families and the surrounding neighborhood to create an engaging, inclusive atmosphere. For parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school calendars, faculty contacts, or specific district initiatives, the official school website serves as a central hub for updates and administrative resources.

560

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	257
Hispanic	78
Black	145
Asian	26
Two or More	54

White
257 (45.9%)
Black
145 (25.9%)
Hispanic
78 (13.9%)
Two or More
54 (9.6%)
Asian
26 (4.6%)

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:	Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
Phone:	(336)703-4215
Website:	http://www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/o/jes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	560
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	557
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 2

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 105

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	2
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	96
Grade 5	105

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	292	52.1%
Male	268	47.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)