Serving 497 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary serves the northeast part of Kingsport, TN, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 497 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
35 teachers
School Motto
Connected. Capable. Confident.
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#315 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #315 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andrew Johnson Elementary School, John Adams Elementary School, Abraham Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
497 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Kingsport School District.
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