JERRY THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

jtes.palmbeachschools.org

718 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jerry Thomas Elementary School, located in Jupiter, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the School District of Palm Beach County. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age population. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop both foundational academic skills and essential social competencies, all while fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Jerry Thomas Elementary integrates a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its location in Jupiter, the school maintains an active partnership with the local community, promoting a collaborative approach to education that prepares its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Through its focus on innovation and student-centered teaching, the school remains a staple of the local academic landscape.

718

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JERRY THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	414
Hispanic	237
Black	24
Asian	26
Two or More	14
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
414 (57.7 %)
Hispanic
237 (33.0 %)
Asian
26 (3.6 %)
Black
24 (3.3 %)
Two or More
14 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)741-9100
Website:	http://jtes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Kindergarten 128

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 118

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 136