THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Plainfield SD 202 school district, located in Joliet, IL with about 629 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 44 teachers, Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 Joliet, Illinois, serving students within the Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social responsibility. As part of a diverse school district, Thomas Jefferson focuses on providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for middle school through foundational instruction in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student engagement. It aims to create a welcoming atmosphere for families, encouraging parent participation and partnerships to ensure student success. By utilizing various instructional strategies and modern resources, Thomas Jefferson Elementary works to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body, striving to cultivate a lifelong love of learning within a safe and structured environment.

For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch at (815) 254-4005 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1900 Oxford Way
Joliet, IL 60431-7900
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THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Joliet, IL with about 629 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Plainfield SD 202
Total Students:
629
Teachers:
44.11
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 629 students

White
56.9%
Hispanic/Latino
23.1%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

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.