Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves 171 students inquire with school.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students
171 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
171 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Bay City School District.
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