Thomas Jefferson Elem School

www.joliet86.org

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, located at 2651 Glenwood Ave in Joliet, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within Joliet Public Schools District 86. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of foundational skills for its diverse student population. By providing a structured curriculum and a variety of enrichment opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors.

Beyond its core instructional program, Thomas Jefferson Elementary focuses on building a strong community partnership between students, staff, and families. The school environment is designed to be inclusive, encouraging students to engage actively in their education while promoting values such as responsibility and respect. Through dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to address the unique needs of every student, ensuring that each child has the resources and guidance necessary to reach their full potential within the Joliet community.

381

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	258
Black	68
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Hispanic
258 (67.7 %)
Black
68 (17.8 %)
White
32 (8.4 %)
Two or More
22 (5.8 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Joliet PSD 86
Phone:	(815)725-0262
Website:	http://www.joliet86.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 6

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 48