JEFFERSON EL

286 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is located at 301 W. Harrison in Jefferson, Texas, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Independent School District. As a primary school, it focuses on the core developmental years of students in the local community, emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. The school is situated in a historic small-town setting, often characterized by a close-knit environment where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention to help students transition successfully into their intermediate and secondary schooling years.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Jefferson Elementary plays a central role in the life of the Jefferson community. The school works to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages parental involvement and community engagement, which are cornerstones of the district's educational philosophy. By providing a structured and nurturing environment, Jefferson Elementary aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills, confidence, and character traits necessary for academic achievement and future success within the wider school system.

286

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	164
Hispanic	18
Black	83
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	3

White
164 (57.3%)
Black
83 (29.0%)
Hispanic
18 (6.3%)
Two or More
17 (5.9%)
American Indian
3 (1.0%)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	JEFFERSON ISD
Phone:	(903)665-2461
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	224
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

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 73