JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

256 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 406 Cottonwood St in Norfolk, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational institution within the Norfolk Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for its students, emphasizing foundational academic skills and personal development. As a cornerstone of its local neighborhood, the school focuses on creating a positive school culture where students can build strong relationships with peers and educators alike.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its elementary-aged population, incorporating modern instructional practices and resources to ensure students are well-prepared for their future education. Beyond traditional academics, Jefferson Elementary places a strong value on community engagement and parental involvement, viewing these as essential components of student success. By maintaining a focus on character education and rigorous academic standards, the school strives to empower its students to become productive and responsible citizens in the Norfolk community.

256

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	81
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	3

White
139 (54.3%)
Hispanic
81 (31.6%)
Two or More
24 (9.4%)
Asian
6 (2.3%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (1.2%)

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:	NORFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)644-2546
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 50

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 51