Serving 361 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 361 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 361 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
361 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.78, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
26%
Hispanic
14%
18%
Black
3%
1%
White
16%
11%
Hawaiian
14%
26%
Two or more races
17%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #110 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waikiki Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% HI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% HI state average).
How many students attend President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
361 students attend President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are Asian, 17% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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