Jefferson Central School in Jefferson, New York on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jefferson Central School is a rural public school in Jefferson, New York that is part of Jefferson Central School District. It serves 148 students in grades Pre-K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 5.9:1. Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades Pre-K - 12

148 Students

25 Teachers

1332 State Route 10

Jefferson, NY 12093 View local requests

http://www.jeffersoncsd.org

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Jefferson Central School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Hampton

Mrs. Marshall

Mrs. Roder

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Jefferson Central School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Jefferson Central School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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