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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST·NCES 280222000209

JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY

442 Hwy 33, FAYETTE, MS 39069 · (601)786-8510 · Jefferson County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
STATE 527
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
Teacher data unavailable
STATE 11.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 80%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
161
-28 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
14.8:1
was 17.6:1
% White
1%
was 1%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
99%
was 99%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY

JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY operates as an average-sized combined-grade school in FAYETTE, Mississippi, one of the schools within JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST. Current enrollment sits at students from the surrounding community spanning grade M.

JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY is a school of JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST, the district that handles curriculum, staffing, and budget for the campus.

In terms of school funding signals, Class-load math at JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY comes out to about 14.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.8:1, putting JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY higher than the state norm the norm.

Zooming out to the county, Jefferson County reports that the typical household earns roughly $38,305 per year, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 33%. In all, Jefferson County runs 7 public schools (combined enrollment of about 1,083 students), of which JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY is one.

Jefferson County Middle School is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.0 miles from this campus. 3 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY operates from a small-town location.

Looking at the recent track record. Looking back 5 years, enrollment at JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY has ticked down 15%, going from 189 students in 2018 to 161 in 2023. The student-to-teacher ratio narrowed from 17.6:1 in 2018 to 14.8:1 today.

On this page, members of the JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY community share and discuss school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Jefferson County at a glance

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Population
7,068
Census ACS
Median income
$38,305
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
13%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
33%
Below federal line
Schools in county
7
1,083 students

Quick facts

School name
JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY
District
JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST
Address
442 Hwy 33, FAYETTE, MS 39069
Phone
(601)786-8510
County
Jefferson County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
280222000209
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY
What age range does JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY serve?
JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY serves students from grade M through grade M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY?
The student-to-teacher ratio at JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY is approximately 14.8:1.
What district is JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY in?
JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY is part of JEFFERSON CO SCHOOL DIST.
What city is JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY in?
JEFFERSON COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY is located in FAYETTE, MS.
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