Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Tel:
(219) 989-7353
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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 479 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #1035 out of 1762 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 12% |
| Black | 32% | 13% |
| White | 24% | 68% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 55% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | School City Of Hammond School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Donald E Gavit Middle/High School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hammond Donald E Gavit Middle/High School Grades: 6-12 | 1,619 student
0.7 miles
1670 175th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7328 0.7 6-12 1,619 - Hammond Frank O'bannon Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 575 students
0.8 miles
1317 173rd St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 989-7360 0.8 PK-5 575 - Hammond Maywood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 390 students
1.1 miles
1001 165th St
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2477 1.1 PK-5 390 - Hammond Morton Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 530 students
1.2 miles
7006 Marshall Ave
Hammond, IN 46323
(219) 989-7336 1.2 K-5 530 - Hammond Thomas A Edison Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 649 students
1.3 miles
7025 Madison Ave
Hammond, IN 46324
(219) 933-2464 1.3 PK-5 649
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