Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 397 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#940 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #940 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Benjamin Franklin Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
397 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Lakeland Central School District.
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