THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3636 GOMER ST
YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, NY 10598

www.lakelandschools.org

399 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Yorktown Heights, New York, serving students within the Lakeland Central School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future educational success while encouraging personal growth and community involvement.

In addition to its core academic programs, Thomas Jefferson Elementary focuses on creating a collaborative atmosphere that bridges the gap between home and school. The institution utilizes the resources of the Lakeland Central School District to provide students with extracurricular opportunities, modern learning tools, and a strong foundation in social-emotional development. With a dedicated staff and an active parent community, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and equipped to reach their full potential within a structured and inclusive setting.

399

Total Students

31.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	88
Black	14
Asian	19
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
266 (66.7 %)
Hispanic
88 (22.1 %)
Asian
19 (4.8 %)
Black
14 (3.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.8 %)
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:	LAKELAND CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)245-4802
Website:	http://www.lakelandschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 64

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 73