Thomas Jefferson Elementary

465 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public school located in Bellflower, California, serving students within the Bellflower Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging a sense of community and civic responsibility among its learners.

In addition to its academic offerings, Thomas Jefferson Elementary prioritizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. The school environment is designed to be inclusive, providing resources and extracurricular opportunities that cater to the varied needs and interests of its elementary-aged students. Through its dedication to excellence and student well-being, the school serves as a foundational hub for the local community, striving to help every child reach their full potential in a safe and nurturing setting.

465

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	28
Hispanic	299
Black	75
Asian	42
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
299 (64.3 %)
Black
75 (16.1 %)
Asian
42 (9.0 %)
White
28 (6.0 %)
Two or More
16 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Bellflower Unified
Phone:	(562)804-6521
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	341
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 69