Jefferson El Sch

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 520 Elm St in Emmaus, Pennsylvania, is a primary educational institution within the East Penn School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is known for its focus on foundational academic development, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. As part of the East Penn district, Jefferson Elementary benefits from a robust curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing students with access to various extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town character of Emmaus, often serving as a hub for community engagement and parent-teacher collaboration. With a dedication to preparing young learners for their future academic careers, Jefferson Elementary prioritizes a balanced approach to education, combining core subjects like literacy and mathematics with arts, physical education, and technology. The school maintains a strong commitment to creating an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and active participants in their learning journey.

268

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	76
Black	9
Asian	6
Two or More	18

White
159 (59.3%)
Hispanic
76 (28.4%)
Two or More
18 (6.7%)
Black
9 (3.4%)
Asian
6 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Penn SD
Phone:	(610)965-1645
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 40

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 51