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Jefferson Elem.

Cape Girardeau, Missouri · Grades PreK to 5 · Cape Girardeau 63

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About Jefferson Elem.

Located in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Jefferson Elem. is a public school for pre-K through grade 5. Enrollment was 494 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Cape Girardeau. There are about 10.8 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (45.7 teachers in all). It is one of 9 schools in Cape Girardeau 63 School District. Federal locale data places it in a small city. Families comparing options will find 16 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	520 S Minnesota, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
Phone	(573) 334-2030
School district	Cape Girardeau 63
Grades	PreK to 5
Students (2024-25)	494
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	45.7
Students per teacher	10.8
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, small, Cape Girardeau County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 290712000189). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Jefferson Elem. serve?

Jefferson Elem. serves pre-K through grade 5.

How many students attend Jefferson Elem.?

Jefferson Elem. reported 494 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elem.?

About 10.8 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 494 students and 45.7 teachers in federal data.

Is Jefferson Elem. a public or charter school?

Jefferson Elem. is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Jefferson Elem. in?

Jefferson Elem. is part of Cape Girardeau 63 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mo/cape-girardeau-63-school-district/

Where is Jefferson Elem. located?

Jefferson Elem. is at 520 S Minnesota, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703. The phone number is (573) 334-2030.

How many other schools are near Jefferson Elem.?

There are 16 other schools within 5 miles of Jefferson Elem. in our directory.