Jefferson School serves 244 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers (04-05)
7 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
91%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Jefferson School?
244 students attend Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Jefferson School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Jefferson School offer ?
Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Jefferson School part of?
Jefferson School is part of St. Joseph Public Schools.
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