Jefferson Elementary School

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 136 Carpenter Road in Gahanna, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the Gahanna-Jefferson Public Schools district. As part of a well-regarded suburban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It typically serves children in the early grade levels, focusing on building strong foundational skills in reading, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Gahanna community. The school places a high value on collaboration between educators, parents, and students to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere. With a commitment to modern educational practices, the school provides various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage young learners and prepare them for success as they transition to middle school within the district.

437

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	297
Hispanic	23
Black	67
Asian	9
Two or More	40
American Indian	1

White
297 (68.0%)
Black
67 (15.3%)
Two or More
40 (9.2%)
Hispanic
23 (5.3%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)
American Indian
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:	Gahanna-Jefferson City
Phone:	(614)478-5560
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	101
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 69

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 68