Jefferson Elementary

1550 George Washington Way
Richland, WA 99352

418 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public primary school located in Richland, Washington, serving students in the Richland School District. Situated on Hunt Avenue, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of its students, typically catering to children from kindergarten through the fifth grade. As part of the Richland community, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes strong partnerships between educators, families, and local stakeholders to create a foundation for lifelong learning.

In addition to its core curriculum, the school integrates various extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded approach to schooling—ranging from literacy and mathematics to arts and physical education—Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school and beyond. The school is known for its community-focused culture and its dedication to meeting the diverse needs of its student population in a collaborative and safe atmosphere.

418

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	236
Hispanic	131
Black	10
Asian	7
Two or More	33
American Indian	1

White
236 (56.5%)
Hispanic
131 (31.3%)
Two or More
33 (7.9%)
Black
10 (2.4%)
Asian
7 (1.7%)
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:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Richland School District
Phone:	(509)967-6250
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	418
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 73

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 78