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 |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NY) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 25-29% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.71 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 51% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, NY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Kenmore East Senior High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Ben Franklin Middle School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Ben Franklin Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Buffalo Ben Franklin Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 511 students
0.6 miles
500 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8415 0.6 K-4 511 - Buffalo Ben Franklin Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 655 students
0.6 miles
540 Parkhurst Blvd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8404 0.6 5-7 655 - Tonawanda Thomas A Edison Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 541 students
0.7 miles
236 Grayton Rd
Tonawanda, NY 14150
(716) 874-8416 0.7 K-4 541 - Buffalo Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 521 students
0.9 miles
184 Irving Ter
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8410 0.9 K-4 521 - Buffalo Herbert Hoover Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 620 students
1.1 miles
199 Thorncliff Rd
Buffalo, NY 14223
(716) 874-8414 1.1 K-4 620
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