Jefferson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

520 S Minnesota St, Cape Girardeau, MO

Cape Girardeau School District

494 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Leigh Ragsdale

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
17%

Reading Proficiency
24%

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

24%

Math Proficiency

17%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 46	Full Time Teachers 46
Teachers in First or Second Year 20.7%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

393:1

Student Diversity

Male 57.7%	Female 42.3%
Black 45.1%	White 27.5%
Two or more races 16.4%	Hispanic 10.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%	Asian or Pacific Islander <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

5/19/2025

This school has been amazing to my family and me, I honestly was worried at first due to the rumors surrounding the school, but this school IS THE BEST. My kids love their teachers, their principal (Walker) is so caring and so hands on with the kids. We are literally like family. The teachers always...

5.0 parent

10/20/2023

Jefferson Elementary is an amazing school with teachers who genuinely care for their students!

5.0 teacher

6/9/2011

The faculty at Jefferson Elementary wouldn't be there if their hearts weren't in it. Most of the children have little academic support from home, so the test scores are going to be lower. Many of the Jefferson students have Big Sisters who are faculty members at their school. It takes a lot more com...

5.0 student

5/5/2009

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Missouri Cape Girardeau County Cape Girardeau 63703

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Cape Girardeau, MO and is served by the Cape Girardeau School District in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 494 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Prodigy Leadership Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, and more. Learn more about what Cape Girardeau has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Elementary School.

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