Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

515 Bryant Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
240 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
40-44%
39%
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(16-17)
35-39%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
n/a
18%
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White
86%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.25
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
240 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Manistee Area Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 240 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 40-44%
  • : 35-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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