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Jefferson Elementary - 09

1701 N Maple St, Watertown, SD, 57201

Top 10% School in South Dakota

Ranked 9 of 118 in South Dakota

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About Jefferson Elementary - 09

Jefferson Elementary is a public school in Watertown, South Dakota, that teaches kids from pre-kindergarten to fourth grade. Jefferson Elementary-09 is in a small town and has 332 students, which is a little more than the average for the district. There is one teacher for every 18 students. The school has 19 full-time equivalent teachers but no full-time school counselors at the moment. The student body is almost evenly split between men and women, with 51% being female and 49% being male. About 17% of the students come from families that don't have a lot of money. According to the most recent standardized tests, 67% of students are proficient or better in math, and 47% are proficient or better in reading. Jefferson Elementary has a structured curriculum for elementary school students that meets state standards. It also helps pre-K kids learn early. The school is in a safe area with low living expenses, which helps keep the environment stable and welcoming. In general, people say that Jefferson Elementary has excellent math scores and a well-rounded early learning experience. There are also more chances to improve services for students and literacy growth.

Jefferson Elementary - 09 Contact Information

Address

1701 N Maple St, Watertown, SD, 57201

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Phone

(605) 882-6390

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 47% in Reading.
18
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
332
Total Students
$60066
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 9 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Elementary - 09

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM to 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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 89.46%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 3.31%
Black 0%
Two+ Races 5.42%
Native Am. 1.81%
White
89.46%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.31%
Black
0%
Two+ Races
5.42%
Native Am.
1.81%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 332
51.2%
170 Female
48.8%
162 Male

Student Population

332 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

553 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The kids at Jefferson Elementary in Watertown, South Dakota, are all excited about the new outdoor classroom that just opened. It gives them a new and fun way to learn. People from the community and volunteers helped build the new space. It has areas for science lessons, hands-on learning, and garden beds. Students can now learn about the environment while they are outside in nature. This makes learning fun outside of school.

FAQ

Q1. What grades does Jefferson Elementary School teach?

Ans. The school is for young kids in elementary school and focuses on helping them learn.

Q2. Does the school have any special programs?

Ans. Yes, it has things for kids to do that help them be creative and figure things out.

Q3. How do parents keep up with things?

Ans. Families stay up to date with regular newsletters and online portals.

Q4. Is there a way to get around?

Ans. There are buses that go to most of the nearby neighborhoods.

Q5. What does the school do to help new kids?

Ans. Staff help with guided transitions and orientation.

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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