Serving 267 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas Jefferson School serves the west part of Binghamton, NY, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most students live within a short drive of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1 mile.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
267 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3297 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
39%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.1%
34.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
3%
4%
Showing 2008–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson School is ranked #3297 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann School, Theodore Roosevelt School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School?
267 students attend Thomas Jefferson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Thomas Jefferson School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson School?
Thomas Jefferson School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson School part of?
Thomas Jefferson School is part of Binghamton City School District.
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