Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School served 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 39%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
3%
17%
White
87%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
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