Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(914) 245-4802
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves 480 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 480 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 4,239 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1019 out of 4239 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 5% | 9% |
Hispanic | 16% | 27% |
Black | 3% | 17% |
White | 73% | 43% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.71 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 5% | 51% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Lakeland Central School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Lakeland High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Yorktown Heights Lakeland-copper Beech Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,347 student
1.5 miles
3417 Old Yorktown Rd
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-1885 1.5 6-8 1,347 - Yorktown Heights Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 528 students
1.7 miles
3477 Kamhi Dr
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 245-7444 1.7 K-5 528 - Yorktown Heights Crompond School Grades: 4-5 | 525 students
2.3 miles
2901 Manor St
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
(914) 243-8000 2.3 4-5 525 - Shrub Oak Lakeland High School Grades: 9-12 | 989 students
2.6 miles
1349 E Main St
Shrub Oak, NY 10588
(914) 528-0600 2.6 9-12 989 - Mahopac Mahopac Falls School Special Education School
Grades: 6-8 | 4 students
2.7 miles
100 Myrtle Ave
Mahopac, NY 10541
(845) 621-6600 2.7 6-8 4
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