Jefferson Elementary School serves 236 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
9%
Black
55%
18%
White
2%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
236 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools School District.
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