Jefferson Elementary

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 218 E 12th St in Port Angeles, Washington, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Port Angeles School District. Situated in a quiet residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, typically ranging from kindergarten through sixth grade. Its mission centers on building strong fundamental skills in literacy and mathematics while encouraging social-emotional development, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to middle school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jefferson Elementary is known for its focus on community and inclusivity. The school often emphasizes collaborative relationships between teachers, parents, and the local Port Angeles community to enrich the student experience. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, Jefferson strives to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic curiosity, aiming to help every child reach their potential in a structured and encouraging setting.

245

Total Students

16.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	30
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	24
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	3

White
172 (70.5%)
Hispanic
30 (12.3%)
Two or More
24 (9.8%)
American Indian
9 (3.7%)
Black
3 (1.2%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.2%)

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:	Port Angeles School District
Phone:	(206)457-4231
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	126
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 1

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 25