THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DUVAL school district, located in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 515 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in the Paxon area of Jacksonville, Florida, serving students as part of the Duval County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on essential core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Its mission centers on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages student growth, critical thinking, and the development of strong character traits necessary for academic success.
As a neighborhood school, THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY plays a key role in its local community by offering various resources and opportunities for student engagement. The school emphasizes collaborative partnerships between teachers, staff, families, and community members to enhance the educational journey of every child. Through its official district portal, the school maintains clear communication with parents regarding curriculum standards, school events, and administrative updates to ensure a well-rounded and informed school community.
For more information, contact THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY at (904) 693-7500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JACKSONVILLE, FL 32220-2651
(904) 693-7500
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JACKSONVILLE, FL with about 515 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- DUVAL
- Total Students:
- 515
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 515 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.1%
- Black or African American
- 16.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 6.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.