Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(479)254-5860
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves 553 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.
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 553 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 553 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #171 out of 1008 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 13% |
| Black | 2% | 20% |
| White | 84% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bentonville School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Arkansas Connections Academy High School (1.2 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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bentonville Sugar Creek Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 477 students
0.2 miles
1102 Bella Vista Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5790 0.2 K-4 477 - Bentonville R.e. Baker Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 504 students
0.5 miles
301 Nw Third St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5720 0.5 K-4 504 - Bentonville Old High Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 588 students
0.6 miles
406 Nw Second St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5450 0.6 5-6 588 - Bentonville Lincoln Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 820 students
0.7 miles
1206 Leopard Ln
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479)254-5250 0.7 7-8 820 - Bentonville Arkansas Connections Academy High School Charter School
Grades: K-10 | 761 students
1.2 miles
609 Sw 8th St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(501)386-3419 1.2 K-10 761
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