JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
924 K STREET
FAIRBURY, NE 68352
259 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Jefferson Intermediate School, located in Fairbury, Nebraska, serves as a key educational facility within the Fairbury Public Schools district. Typically housing students in the upper elementary and early middle school grades (usually 3rd through 5th), the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while fostering social and emotional development. As a community-centered institution, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to bridge the gap between primary education and the more complex curriculum found in middle school.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Fairbury, benefiting from a tight-knit community that prioritizes student engagement and personalized instruction. By utilizing a blend of traditional classroom instruction and modern educational resources, Jefferson Intermediate strives to prepare its students for future academic success. The staff is committed to maintaining a positive school culture, ensuring that students feel safe, encouraged, and challenged as they navigate their formative years of education.
259
Total Students
22.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
56.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    217 (83.8%)
  • Hispanic
    31 (12.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.2%)
  • 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: FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)729-5041
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 259
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 113
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 34

* 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
Grade 3 68
Grade 4 44
Grade 5 80
Grade 6 67
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FAIRBURY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 277 Students
808 F ST
FAIRBURY, NE 68352 (0.4 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd