Students from preschool through fifth grade come to Jefferson Elementary School to be inspired, persevere and succeed. These core values are reflected in the Kinderstart and Great Start Readiness programs and the special education classroom.
Jefferson Elementary welcomes a relatively small student population. Jefferson Elementary offers comparable academic performance and class sizes as one of five elementary schools in the Ionia Public School District. The school’s mission statement promotes it as an institution “dedicated to excellence in teaching, learning and character growth.”
Students and parents can expect community support activities and extracurricular opportunities throughout the year, thanks to the welcoming community around Ionia, Michigan. Both on and off campus, students can grow and explore their interests as they prepare for lifelong learning. The school regularly organizes field trips and other events for students to connect with the city and the surrounding area.
Founded in 1922, Jefferson Elementary remains a cultural and educational landmark in the city of Ionia. A supportive district, dynamic teaching staff and central school location help Jefferson Elementary School prepare students for a future of excellence.
Jefferson Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-5
420 N Jefferson St,
Ionia, MI
Ionia Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Matt Vogel
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
17
Full Time Teachers
17
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
344:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
81%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
5.1%
Black
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
6/22/2024
Jefferson is a top-notch elementary school with caring staff who are student centered!
12/7/2023
In our experience this school is not fit nor has the resources for children on the Autism spectrum. Some children are punished for using coping skills that they have been taught. Staff members using racial slurs towards students are not held responsible and paraprofessionals cross boundaries and are...
9/11/2015
The vintage facilities are clean and adequate; however, located near a busy intersection and in the midst of an aging neighborhood, the safety of the children is in the hands of school personnel, a number of whom are employed hourly by a third party contractor. Lack of air conditioning makes it diff...
9/15/2013
The teachers work very hard and care very much for the children. The parent booster group is amazing.
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List Price Range
$122K - $635K
Homes For Sale
12
Average Home Value
$239,204
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$64,125
% of College Grads
9.4%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
1,578 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Choice Schools
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- 9th to 12th
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- Public
- 2nd to 7th
- Private
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Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Ionia, MI, in the Ionia neighborhood, and is served by the Ionia Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 315 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $239,204. Discover additional schools in the area, like Ionia High School, Freedom Acres School, Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Ionia has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Jefferson Elementary School.