JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL

1332 ST RT 10
JEFFERSON, NY 12093

www.jeffersoncsd.org

148 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Jefferson Central School is a small, rural public school district located in Jefferson, New York, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The school prides itself on its close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere, leveraging its small size to foster strong relationships between students, faculty, and families. By maintaining a student-centered environment, the district aims to provide personalized instruction and a supportive learning experience that caters to the individual academic and social needs of its student body.

Academically, the school offers a standard K-12 curriculum with a focus on preparing students for college and career readiness. Beyond core classroom instruction, Jefferson Central emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement, athletics, and character development to create a well-rounded educational experience. As a cornerstone of the rural Schoharie County community, the district focuses on preparing its graduates to become productive, responsible citizens while maintaining a strong commitment to traditional values and local engagement.

148

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

7.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	6
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
132 (89.2%)
Two or More
9 (6.1%)
Hispanic
6 (4.1%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JEFFERSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(607)652-7821
Website:	http://www.jeffersoncsd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	148
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
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

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 8

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 13

Grade 6 9

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 15

Grade 9 12