Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch

1900 Oxford Way
Joliet, IL 60431

(815)577-2021

579 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

579

Total Students

41.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elem Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	270
Hispanic	160
Black	95
Asian	34
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
270 (46.6 %)
Hispanic
160 (27.6 %)
Black
95 (16.4 %)
Asian
34 (5.9 %)
Two or More
19 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Plainfield SD 202
Phone:	(815)577-2021
Website:	http://psd202.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	579
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
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

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 105

Grade 5 103