Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
80%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School often compared to?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palisades Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School?
494 students attend Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School part of?
Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary School is part of Anaheim Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 8/2/2017
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