Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

2710 Hamburg Pike
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 335 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 56% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
335 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#974 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
10%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #974 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Utica Elementary School, W E Wilson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
335 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Greater Clark County Schools School District.

School Reviews

5   11/21/2020
I have never in my life found such an amazing, outstanding, awesome school! My children have grown both mentally and physically! The teachers are top notch!! Most of all Mrs. Botts & Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Ballard last but not least Dr. Korfhage the best Principal of all times!! I''m so grateful my children attend this school!!
- Posted by Parent - Renena Rowe

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 335 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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