PRESIDENT THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Hawaii Department of Education school district, located in Honolulu, HI with about 380 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 25 teachers, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 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.

President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, located in the heart of the Waikiki district in Honolulu, serves as a vital educational anchor for a diverse, transient, and high-density urban community. Situated just blocks from the famous coastline, the school reflects the unique cultural fabric of Hawaii, integrating local values with a commitment to academic achievement. It is a public school under the Hawaii State Department of Education, providing a foundational learning environment for students ranging from pre-kindergarten through the fifth grade.

The school is well-regarded for its efforts to maintain a close-knit community atmosphere despite being located in one of Hawaii's busiest tourist hubs. Because of its location, the school often works to provide a stable, nurturing environment for children from various socioeconomic backgrounds, emphasizing social-emotional learning alongside core curriculum subjects. Through various programs and community engagement initiatives, Thomas Jefferson Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school transitions while fostering a strong sense of pride in their local heritage and the surrounding Waikiki community.

For more information, contact President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at (808) 971-6922 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.