Serving 567 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson Elementary serves the eastern part of Forest, VA, covering an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 567 students has grown by 56% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
567 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#324 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75-79%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.3%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #324 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
567 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Bedford County School District.
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