JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY

School Overview
Jefferson County Upper Elementary School, located at 442 Hwy 33 in Fayette, Mississippi, serves as a key educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. As an "upper elementary" facility, the school typically bridges the gap between primary education and middle school, focusing on the academic and social development of students in the middle-to-upper elementary grade levels (generally grades 3 through 5 or 6). The school’s mission is centered on providing a foundational learning environment that prepares students for the increased rigor of secondary education.

The school operates as a central part of the Fayette community, reflecting the district’s broader commitment to fostering student achievement in a rural setting. Like many schools in the area, Jefferson County Upper Elementary emphasizes essential curriculum areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to provide a supportive atmosphere for its student body. By focusing on fundamental skills and character development, the school aims to ensure that students are equipped with the necessary tools to succeed as they transition into higher grade levels.
161
Total Students
10.8
Full-Time Teachers
14.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY
Demographic Student Count
White1
Black160
  • Black
    160 (99.4%)
  • White
    1 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Jefferson County School District
Phone: (601)786-8510
Website: http://www.jcpsd.net
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.9
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A
Grades Taught
Grade 5 82
Grade 6 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY
Grade Student Count
Grade 582
Grade 679
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female6942.9%
Male9257.1%