Jefferson Elementary School

www.medford.k12.or.us

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 333 Holmes Ave in Medford, Oregon, is a key institution within the Medford School District. As a public elementary school, it serves as a foundational learning environment for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and the fostering of a supportive educational atmosphere for children in their early years of schooling.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Medford School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the district’s official website, parents and community members can access essential information regarding academic standards, school events, and administrative policies, ensuring that Jefferson Elementary remains a well-connected and transparent hub for its students and families.

381

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	230
Hispanic	123
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
230 (60.5%)
Hispanic
123 (32.4%)
Two or More
19 (5.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	N/A
District:	Medford SD 549C
Phone:	(541)842-3800
Website:	http://www.medford.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
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

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 71

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Jefferson Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	68
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	71

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Jefferson Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	47.2%
Male	200	52.5%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)