Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(479)254-5860
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves 536 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 59% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 536 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 536 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.33. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #271 out of 999 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 13% |
| Black | 1% | 21% |
| White | 85% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.33 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bentonville School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Junior High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Sugar Creek Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bentonville Sugar Creek Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 498 students
0.2 miles
1102 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5790 0.2 K-4 498 - Bentonville R.e. Baker Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 571 students
0.5 miles
301 Nw Third St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5720 0.5 K-4 571 - Bentonville Old High Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 622 students
0.6 miles
406 Nw Second St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5450 0.6 5-6 622 - Bentonville Lincoln Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 872 students
0.7 miles
1206 Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5250 0.7 7-8 872 - Bentonville Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 491 students
1.4 miles
1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)715-6662 1.4 K-8 491
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