Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(219)989-7353
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves 477 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 31%.
Top Placements
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 477 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 477 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1046 out of 1,767 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 54% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 12% |
| Black | 31% | 12% |
| White | 24% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.50 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | City of Hammond School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Donald E Gavit Middle/High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Donald E Gavit Middle/High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Donald E Gavit Middle/High School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hammond Donald E Gavit Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 1623 students
0.7 miles
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219)989-7328 0.7 6-12 1623 - Hammond Frank O'bannon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 555 students
0.8 miles
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219)989-7360 0.8 PK-5 555 - Hammond Maywood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 413 students
1.1 miles
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219)933-2477 1.1 PK-5 413 - Hammond Morton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 531 students
1.2 miles
7006 Marshall Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219)989-7336 1.2 K-5 531 - Hammond Thomas A Edison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 685 students
1.3 miles
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219)933-2464 1.3 PK-5 685
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