Serving 289 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the New York state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the New York state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
289 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)25-29%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
3%
16%
White
87%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% NY state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
289 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% 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 17:1, 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
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Kenmore-Tonawanda Union Free School District.
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