Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1255 Patriot Pl, Forest, VA

Bedford County Public Schools

3.5

3.4

567 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. John A. Greenough Jr.

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
90%

Reading Proficiency
86%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

86%

Math Proficiency

90%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 35	Full Time Teachers 35
Teachers in First or Second Year 2.5%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

364:1

Student Diversity

Male 51.1%	Female 48.9%
White 71.3%	Hispanic 9%
Two or more races 7.9%	Black 6.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander 5.1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0

8/8/2024

Thomas Jefferson did not properly prepare me for middle or high school. TJ implemented fear tactics of piling work and arguing that middle school and high school is more rigorous when I learned the opposite is true. The teachers were also excessively strict and limited creative freedoms and ideas

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5.0 parent

5/27/2025

TJ is a wonderful school. The teachers love the kiddos and create a great learning atmosphere. Our kids wanted to go all the time and were bummed about summer this year. Parents are constantly kept in the loop and communication is great.

1.0 parent

11/9/2018

Only had my son in this school for a couple of months before pulling him out. Neglected to put him on bus, put his desk in a corner for the first month of school because he has ADHD and didn't know how to handle him. No one on one. Also very hard to get in touch with principal.

1.0 other

8/5/2018

Unethical employees that are setting bad examples to the kids

5.0 parent

4/7/2017

I have had children at TJES since 2007. In those ten years I have had three children graduate. They all had wonderful experiences with teachers who genuinely loved and encouraged them. The atmosphere at TJ is friendly and welcoming. We now have two special needs children attending TJ and the time an...

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$212K - $971K

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Average Home Value

$434,904

Median Lot Size

20,037 Sq Ft

% Renters

29%

Average Household Income

$109,601

% of College Grads

45.7%

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2,465 Sq Ft

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Jefferson Forest High School

7th to 12th
Public

Timberlake Christian Schools

Pre-K to 12th
Private

B+

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Virginia Bedford County Forest 24551

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Forest, VA, in the Forest neighborhood, and is served by the Bedford County Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 567 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 90% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 86% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $434,904. Discover additional schools in the area, like Jefferson Forest High School, Timberlake Christian Schools, Forest Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Forest has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

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