jefferson elementary

In 2020, Jefferson Elementary was named a National Blue Ribbon  School. The prestigious National Blue Ribbon Schools award affirms the  hard work of educators, families, and communities in creating safe and  welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging  content. 

Jefferson is a neighborhood school within the Little Rock Public  School District built in 1949. Home of the Patriots, Jefferson  Elementary has strong ties to its community and is committed both to the  growth and happiness of students. Because of these commitments, staff  and students alike arrive at Jefferson eager to teach and to learn.

“While the environment is positive and caring at Jefferson, there are  high expectations for academics and behavior,” said Jefferson  Elementary Principal Sandra Register. “Growth and achievements are  regularly acknowledged, and Jefferson is not only recognized as a  high-performing school, but has consistent growth from year to year.”

The National Blue Ribbon Schools recognition is based on overall  academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among  student subgroups. Jefferson received the National Blue Ribbon School  designation in the Exemplary High Performing Schools category. These are  among a state’s highest performing schools as measured by state  assessments or nationally normed tests.

Jefferson has an extremely supportive parent-teacher organization  that solidifies community involvement and supports the school’s staff  and teachers. For these reasons and more, Jefferson Elementary has  developed a reputation for academic success within a progressive  learning environment where students and their parents are proud to be  Patriots.

Blue Ribbon Video Links:
Blue Ribbon KTHV Coverage
Opening Remarks
Principal Register's Speech
Countdown
Waiting for the announcement
Celebrating the Blue Ribbon