THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY

www.duvalschools.org/tjefferson

446 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

446

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	49
Black	103
Asian	6
Two or More	27
American Indian	3

White
258 (57.8 %)
Black
103 (23.1 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.0 %)
Two or More
27 (6.1 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	No
District:	DUVAL
Phone:	(904)693-7500
Website:	http://www.duvalschools.org/tjefferson
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 69

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	69
Grade 1	83
Grade 2	75
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	69
Grade 5	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	219	49.1%
Male	227	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)