Jefferson County Elementary

Elementary No virtual instruction FAYETTE, MS Grades PK–05 Rural: Remote Natchez, MS-LA SchoolScore™ C (65.5)
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Jefferson County Elementary
FAYETTE, MS 39069
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades PK–05 SchoolScore™ C (65.5)
512
Students
32.8
Teachers
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
(601)786-6003
Phone
http://www.jcpsd.net
Website

Jefferson County Elementary is a public school administered by the Jefferson County School District district in FAYETTE, MISSISSIPPI, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades PK–05.

Key statistics: 512 students enrolled; a 15.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Mississippi Elementary School Average
Enrollment
512.0
State avg: 458.0
▲ 12% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.63:1
State avg: 15:1
▲ 4% worse
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 80.4%
▲ 24% worse
School Details
School Name
Jefferson County Elementary
NCESSCH ID
280222000426
State School ID
MS-3200-3200004
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
430 HWY 33
City
FAYETTE
State
Mississippi
ZIP Code
39069
County
Jefferson County
Metro Area
Natchez, MS-LA
Metro Type
Micropolitan
Locale
Rural: Remote
Cong. District
2802
State Leg. Upper
28037
State Leg. Lower
28085
Latitude
31.69778
Longitude
-91.07658
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
512
Total Students
👩‍🏫
32.8
Teachers FTE
📐
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
32.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)32.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 512 100%
Not Applicable 279 54.5%
District Info
District Name
Jefferson County School District
LEAID
2802220
State LEA ID
MS-3200
Phone
(601)786-3721
Website
http://www.jcpsd.net
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
FAYETTE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$17,878K
Federal Revenue
$7,647K
State Revenue
$6,907K
Local Revenue
$3,324K
Total Expenditure
$17,368K
Instruction Exp.
$8,541K
Support Services
$6,540K
Other Current Exp.
$929K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Jefferson County Elementary

1
Jefferson County Middle School
Fayette · Middle
0.1 mi
2
JEFFERSON COUNTY ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
FAYETTE · Other
0.1 mi
3
FAYETTE VOC CENTER
FAYETTE · High
0.3 mi
4
Jefferson County High
FAYETTE · High
1.9 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Jefferson County Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Jefferson County Elementary?
512 students are enrolled at Jefferson County Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Jefferson County Elementary have?
Jefferson County Elementary has 32.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does Jefferson County Elementary serve?
Jefferson County Elementary serves grades PK through 05.
Is Jefferson County Elementary a charter school?
Jefferson County Elementary is not a charter school.
What metro area is Jefferson County Elementary located in?
Jefferson County Elementary is located in the Natchez, MS-LA metropolitan area.
What school district does Jefferson County Elementary belong to?
Jefferson County Elementary is part of the Jefferson County School District school district.
How much does Jefferson County School District spend per student?
The Jefferson County School District district spends approximately $33,921,875 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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