JEFFERSON EL

TEMPLE ISD
2616 N 3RD ST
TEMPLE, TX 76501
504 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Temple, Texas, serving students as part of the Temple Independent School District (TISD). As a foundational level institution, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and social development for elementary-aged children within the local community. It operates under the broader mission of the district, which emphasizes preparing students for success through a structured curriculum and supportive learning environment.

Located at 2616 N 3rd St, Jefferson Elementary acts as a neighborhood hub that connects families with the district's educational resources. The school focuses on building strong academic baselines in core subjects while encouraging student engagement and character development. For parents and community members interested in specific school policies, campus calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active web presence through the official Temple ISD website at http://www.tisd.org.
504
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
17.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
73.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    222 (44.0%)
  • White
    127 (25.2%)
  • Black
    114 (22.6%)
  • Two or More
    35 (6.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.8%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4%)
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: TEMPLE ISD
Phone: (254)215-5500
Website: http://www.tisd.org
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 365
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* 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 77
Grade 1 81
Grade 2 80
Grade 3 94
Grade 4 84
Grade 5 88
Gender Ratio
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