Jefferson Elementary

4000 JEFFERSON SCHOOL LN WINSTON-SALEM NC 27106

Top 25% School in North Carolina

Ranked 88 of 196 in North Carolina

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About Jefferson Elementary

Jefferson Elementary in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, is a top academic performer in the area, and a true sense of community. Students consistently outpace their fellow North Carolina students. 60% of students are proficient in reading, and around 50% of students are proficient in math already puts Jefferson in a great position. The school's strong academic scores also keep it examined by the state of NC, along with other elementary schools, where Jefferson schools rank consistently near the top of their district. Washington, D.C.-based USFL Magazine recently honored Jefferson with a national honorary award, the 2024 National Blue Ribbon award, due to its positive, inclusive, collaborative culture. It won a city sustainability award for its extended community impact. With dedicated teachers who are committed to developing students' futures, active family connections, and STEAM-centric instruction to prepare students for their employability in the future, Jefferson Elementary is the best elementary school in North Carolina.

Contact Information

Address

4000 JEFFERSON SCHOOL LN WINSTON-SALEM NC 27106

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Phone

(336) 703-4215

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
41
Full-time Teachers
554
Total Students
$48684
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 88 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Elementary

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

School Ratings

Ranked

88

of 196 in North Carolina

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: 7:55 AM - 2:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:40 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.

Student Demographics

White 47.7%
Asian 5.1%
Hispanic 10.5%
Black 28.5%
Two+ Races 8.1%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
47.7%
Asian
5.1%
Hispanic
10.5%
Black
28.5%
Two+ Races
8.1%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 554
48.2%
267 Female
51.8%
287 Male

Student Population

554 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Jefferson Elementary announced that students would participate in the Raiderettes dance clinic on September 12 and perform at the football game.

FAQ

Q: Does Jefferson Elementary School offer language support for students?

A: Yes, English language learners are provided support to improve communication.

Q: How does Jefferson Elementary School promote reading at home?

A: Families receive support resources and book lists to help promote literacy.

Q: Does Jefferson Elementary School have holiday celebrations?

A: Yes, students engage in seasonal classroom activities and celebrations of cultural significance.

Q: Does Jefferson Elementary School have a music program?

A: Yes, students are involved in choirs, instruments, and music appreciation.

Q: What does Jefferson Elementary School do for safety?

A: The school participates in safety drills and has secure entry systems in place.

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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