Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

2216 Westmoreland AVE
Kingsport, TN 37664

jefferson.k12k.com/

487 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Kingsport, Tennessee, serving students within the Kingsport City Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the personal growth of its student body. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare young learners for middle school by focusing on core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.

The school places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the community to enhance the student experience. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic standards alongside modern instructional practices, Thomas Jefferson Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious and engaged. For parents and community members, the school’s website serves as a central hub for information regarding academic calendars, school policies, and updates on the programs that define their educational approach.

487

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	29
Black	15
Asian	15
Two or More	45
American Indian	7

White
376 (77.2 %)
Two or More
45 (9.2 %)
Hispanic
29 (6.0 %)
Black
15 (3.1 %)
Asian
15 (3.1 %)
American Indian
7 (1.4 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Kingsport
Phone:	(423)378-2270
Website:	http://jefferson.k12k.com/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 17

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 83