Serving 366 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Idaho state average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in ID)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Charter's student population of 366 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
366 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Charter ranks within the top 5% of all 709 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Charter is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#27 out of 709 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
30%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
65%
74%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
80%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Charter's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Charter is ranked #27 out of 709 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Charter often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Vision Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% ID state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson Charter?
The graduation rate of Thomas Jefferson Charter is 80%, which is equal to the Idaho state average of 80%.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Charter?
366 students attend Thomas Jefferson Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Thomas Jefferson Charter students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Charter?
Thomas Jefferson Charter has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Charter offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Charter part of?
Thomas Jefferson Charter is part of Thomas Jefferson Charter School Inc. School District.
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