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JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1701 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103

About JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school in Fargo, North Dakota, which is a medium-sized city. There are 296 students in grades K–5 at the school. The student-teacher ratio is 10:1, which is better than the district average. There are 29 full-time equivalent teachers and 1 full-time school counselor. The main subjects that students at Jefferson Elementary School learn are reading, writing, and math. It also helps with getting students involved and social-emotional learning. Recent tests show that 17% of students were good at math and 17% were good at reading. This tells them what they need to work on and what they can do better. There are 55% girls and 45% boys in the school. 77% of them come from families with low incomes, which shows that the school has a lot of students from different backgrounds. People in the area know that the school has smaller classes and a supportive learning environment that helps teachers keep students interested and give them more attention. Jefferson Elementary School is a caring and welcoming place to learn. There are always ways for students to get better at school and grow as people.

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

1701 4th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103

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Phone

(701) 446-4700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 17% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
296
Total Students
$86638
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 151 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
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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

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM to 2:27 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.

Student Demographics

White 38.18%
Asian 7.77%
Hispanic 14.86%
Black 22.3%
Two+ Races 9.8%
Native Am. 7.09%
White
38.18%
Asian
7.77%
Hispanic
14.86%
Black
22.3%
Two+ Races
9.8%
Native Am.
7.09%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 296
54.73%
162 Female
45.27%
134 Male

Student Population

296 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

296 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jefferson Elementary School in Fargo, North Dakota, is buzzing with excitement because students and staff are doing fun things that are good for the community. The school recently showed off its "Garden of Kindness" project, in which students planted a beautiful garden of herbs and flowers on campus. The garden is like an outdoor classroom where students learn about plants, nutrition, and the environment. On the special planting day, students and their families laughed a lot, saw bright flowers, and worked toward a common goal.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of teaching does Jefferson do?

Ans. It focuses on making strong academic and social bases.

Q2. Do you offer classes in specific areas?

Ans. Yes, students do music, art, and PE.

Q3. How do families find out about changes?

Ans. Through apps for schools, emails, and messages from teachers.

Q4. Does the school plan events for families?

Ans. Yes, events get parents involved.

Q5. How do you help new students?

Ans. Staff help them get used to things by giving them guided introduc

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

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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

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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