Jefferson Elementary

654 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 204 W Mulberry St in Jefferson, Ohio, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Area Local School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the academic and social development of young students in the community, providing a structured environment designed to build core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. The school is integrated into the local Jefferson community, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work to foster both student growth and school-wide engagement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Elementary is recognized for its role in the early stages of the district's pipeline, often acting as a community hub for families in Ashtabula County. The school typically prioritizes the development of fundamental learning skills and character building, aiming to prepare children for the transition to middle school. Through its location and institutional history, the school remains a focal point for local educational initiatives and collaborative efforts between parents, teachers, and the broader Jefferson area.

654

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	590
Hispanic	30
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
590 (90.2%)
Hispanic
30 (4.6%)
Two or More
28 (4.3%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Jefferson Area Local
Phone:	(440)576-9180
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	654
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	292
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 90

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 108

Grade 6 98