Thomas Jefferson Elementary

750 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary, located at 1540 Fifth St. in Glendale, California, is a public elementary school serving students in the Glendale Unified School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic achievement, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. It serves a diverse student population, fostering an inclusive environment that encourages students to engage with their peers and participate in a variety of school activities.

Beyond the core curriculum, Thomas Jefferson Elementary focuses on creating a supportive community for both students and families. The school typically integrates technology into its classrooms and offers programs designed to address the social-emotional needs of its learners. By maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding Glendale community, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, upholding a culture of excellence and lifelong learning.

750

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	668
Hispanic	45
Black	11
Asian	19
Two or More	7

White
668 (89.1 %)
Hispanic
45 (6.0 %)
Asian
19 (2.5 %)
Black
11 (1.5 %)
Two or More
7 (0.9 %)

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:	Glendale Unified
Phone:	(818)243-4279
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	487
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 141

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 108

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 117

Grade 6 88