Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves the southern part of Hammond, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1474 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
41%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1987–2025 (no data for 2007)
Hispanic
40%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Black
44%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
White
11%
62%
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1988–2025
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Show full history, 1999–2025
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1474 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas A Edison Elementary School, Warren G Harding Elementary School, Frank O'bannon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
570 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
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 Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of School City Of Hammond School District.
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