Thomas Jefferson Elem.
School in Bentonville serves 406 students in grades K–4 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the district average ratio of 16:1.
Math proficiency is 70–74%, significantly higher than the Arkansas state average of 39% and the Bentonville district average of 63%, showing improvement from 65–69% in 2021.
Reading proficiency ranges from 60–64%, exceeding the state average of 40% but below the district average of 64%, with scores improving since 45–49% in 2021.
Science proficiency is 60–64%, higher than the state average of 36% and district average of 56%, demonstrating consistent growth from 50–54% in 2021.
Enrollment decreased from 538 students in 2019 to 425 in 2023, while eligibility for free/reduced lunch declined from 27% in 2019 to 20% in 2023, indicating demographic shifts in this Bentonville elementary school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves the northern part of Bentonville, AR, covering an area of approximately 18.2 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#31 out of 989 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #31 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sugar Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
404 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Bentonville School District.
In what neighborhood is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School located?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is located in the Downtown Bentonville neighborhood of Bentonville, AR. There are 4 other public schools located in Downtown Bentonville.
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