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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

406 COTTONWOOD ST, NORFOLK, NE, 68702

Top 25% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 136 of 285 in NEBRASKA

Top schools in NORFOLK
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

406 COTTONWOOD ST, NORFOLK, NE, 68702

Top 25% School in NEBRASKA

Ranked 136 of 285 in NEBRASKA

See top schools in NORFOLK

About JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 47% in Reading.
16
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
249
Total Students
$47698
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 54.62%
Asian 2.41%
Hispanic 30.12%
Black 2.41%
Two+ Races 8.84%
Native Am. 1.61%
White
54.62%
Asian
2.41%
Hispanic
30.12%
Black
2.41%
Two+ Races
8.84%
Native Am.
1.61%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 249
46.99%
117 Female
53.01%
132 Male

Student Population

249 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

311 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

406 COTTONWOOD ST, NORFOLK, NE, 68702

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Phone

(402) 644-2546

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TOP 136 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In 2025, Jefferson Elementary’s district — Norfolk Public Schools — expanded its STEAM-focused makerspace program to include all elementary schools, and Jefferson’s principal highlighted how this initiative fosters creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, and critical thinking among students.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities are there at Jefferson Elementary to help kids grow?

Ans. Students can join clubs for STEM, art, music, and sports.

Q2. Do you offer programs after school?

Ans. Yes, the school has homework clubs, fun activities, and extra activities.

Q3: What does Jefferson Elementary do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Counseling, PE classes, and health education programs all help students stay healthy.

Q4. Do parents get help to get involved with the school?

Ans. Families can help out, go to school events, and join school committees.

Q5. What kinds of technology do students have access to?

Ans. Students can use tablets, laptops, and online learning sites.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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