Serving 576 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 576 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
576 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#963 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
11%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
21%
20%
Black
33%
8%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
15%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK 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 #963 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grove Elementary School, Jarman Elementary School, Cedar Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
576 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Union School District.
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