Jefferson Elementary School

131 WEYMAN AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10805

About Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School, located in Schenectady, NY, is committed to creating a safe, nurturing, and academically vigorous environment in which every child can thrive. The school aims to encourage self-confidence, responsible citizenship, and lifelong learning while providing a rich and well-rounded curriculum in English Language Arts, mathematics, and enrichment programs. Students are continually recognized for their excellence in academics and citizenship through awards such as Student of the Month and the President's Award for Educational Excellence.

Jefferson Elementary School remains committed to the partnerships created with parents and other families, as well as the extended learning opportunities available to students in and out of the school. Jefferson Elementary School also values equity and emphasizes community engagement and partnerships. Jefferson Elementary School is preparing our students for success in the future and is regarded as one of the best elementary schools in Schenectady.

Contact Information

Address

131 WEYMAN AVE NEW ROCHELLE NY 10805

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Phone

(914) 576-4430

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
45
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
478
Total Students
$135737
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP [percent] IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Elementary School

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
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

69

of 93 in New York

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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 7.3%
Asian 1.7%
Hispanic 75.9%
Black 13.4%
Two+ Races 1.5%
Native Am. 1%
White
7.3%
Asian
1.7%
Hispanic
75.9%
Black
13.4%
Two+ Races
1.5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 478
47.5%
227 Female
52.5%
251 Male

Student Population

478 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

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FAQ

Q 1: Are there any volunteer opportunities at Jefferson Elementary School?

A: Yes, parents and community members can volunteer in classrooms, attend events, or work with special programs, as opportunities arise.

Q 2: Are there any special interest clubs at Jefferson Elementary School?

A: Yes, Jefferson has clubs like the Ski/Snowboard Club, which allows students to work as a team, be physically active, and have fun.

Q 3: How does Jefferson Elementary School connect with the local community?

A: Jefferson Elementary School collaborates with several local organizations, in addition to providing community service opportunities for students and their families.

Q 4: Does Jefferson Elementary School provide support to students' social/emotional development?

A: Yes, programs provided at the school help students develop interpersonal skills, resilience, and grow a positive school community.

Q 5: Does Jefferson Elementary School provide enrichment beyond academics?

A: Yes, the school offers enrichment programs in art, music, and creative activities in addition to English and Math.

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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