Serving 268 students in grades 3-6, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana 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 Louisiana state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 268 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in LA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson Elementary serves the southwest part of Monroe, LA, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching up to 2.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 268 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
268 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,244 schools in Louisiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#999 out of 1244 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
98%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
41%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
21%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #999 out of 1,244 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Louisiana.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison James Foster Elementary School, J.s. Clark Magnet 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 34% LA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% LA state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
268 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of City Of Monroe School District.
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