Jefferson Elementary is a neighborhood school, one of five public elementary schools in the Pierre School District. It is located in the northwestern area of Pierre, the capital city of South Dakota. It began as a small, single section, grades 1-5 elementary school in the late 1950’s during the construction phase of the Oahe Dam.  The school underwent major remodeling in 1986 when the addition of a full gymnasium, 21 classrooms, a library, computer lab, office complex and other support rooms were completed.  It now accommodates three sections of each K-5 classroom complemented by a full range of Special Education services.  Jefferson receives Title I funding to provide reading support for targeted students and has implemented a successful after-school program as an intervention strategy for students who need a boost with their learning goals.