THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.

281 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary, located at 1101 Jackson Street in Jefferson City, Missouri, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Jefferson City School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative elementary years. By prioritizing a supportive school climate, the institution focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, while encouraging students to become active participants in their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Thorpe J. Gordon emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating character development and collaborative learning into its daily operations. The school benefits from the active involvement of staff, parents, and community partners who work together to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. As a hub for the neighborhood, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities for every child.

281

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	16
Black	138
Asian	2
Two or More	32

Black
138 (49.1 %)
White
93 (33.1 %)
Two or More
32 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.7 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)659-3170
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
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 51

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 36