Thomas Jefferson Charter School (Closed 2004)

Thomas Jefferson Charter School serves 73 students in grades Kindergarten-8. 
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
73 students
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Total Classroom Teachers (01-02)
7 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (IL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
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14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
62%
5%
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Hispanic
11%
27%
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Black
11%
17%
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White
16%
47%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.57
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School District Name
Thomas Jefferson Charter School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Charter School?
73 students attend Thomas Jefferson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Thomas Jefferson Charter School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Black.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Charter School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Charter School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Charter School is part of Thomas Jefferson Charter School District.

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