Jefferson El Sch

www.eriesd.org/jefferson

447 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Erie, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Erie City School District. Situated on East 38th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. As part of a diverse urban district, the school works to provide equitable educational opportunities while addressing the unique social and developmental needs of its young learners.

The school’s official website serves as a primary resource for parents and the community, offering information on academic programs, district policies, and upcoming events. By focusing on essential core subjects and promoting a collaborative school culture, Jefferson Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and long-term academic success. It stands as an active participant in the broader Erie community, striving to maintain strong communication between faculty, staff, and families to ensure student growth.

447

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	25
Black	148
Asian	20
Two or More	88
American Indian	1

White
165 (36.9%)
Black
148 (33.1%)
Two or More
88 (19.7%)
Hispanic
25 (5.6%)
Asian
20 (4.5%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Erie City SD
Phone:	(814)874-6650
Website:	http://www.eriesd.org/jefferson
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 78