Jerry Thomas Elementary School

800 Maplewood Dr
Jupiter, FL 33458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 718 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jerry Thomas Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jerry Thomas Elementary School's student population of 718 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
718 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Jerry Thomas Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jerry Thomas Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#1050 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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61%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jerry Thomas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jerry Thomas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Jerry Thomas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
33%
37%
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Black
3%
21%
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White
58%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Jerry Thomas Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jerry Thomas Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jerry Thomas Elementary School's ranking?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School is ranked #1050 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jerry Thomas Elementary School often compared to?
Jerry Thomas Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Limestone Creek Elementary School, Jupiter Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jerry Thomas Elementary School?
718 students attend Jerry Thomas Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jerry Thomas Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerry Thomas Elementary School?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jerry Thomas Elementary School offer ?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jerry Thomas Elementary School part of?
Jerry Thomas Elementary School is part of Palm Beach School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 718 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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