Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

1900 N. Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 740 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 740 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
740 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#464 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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52%
34%
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66%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
59%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #464 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountainview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
740 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Burbank Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Memorial Day (All offices and schools closed
May 27, 2024 (Monday)
Summer School Opens
June 03, 2024 (Monday)
Juneteenth (All offices and schools closed)
June 19, 2024 (Wednesday)
Independence Day Holiday (All offices and schools closed)
July 04, 2024 (Thursday)
Labor Day Holiday (All offices and schools closed)
September 02, 2024 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 740 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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