Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
8233 Nevada St,  Jacksonville, FL
Duval County Public Schools
4.7
460 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Lori A Turner
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
53%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
17%
State Average
20%
Science
18%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
445:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
57.8%
Black
23.1%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
6.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 18 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/22/2017
There are other schools out there that don't put labels on children at the start of the year and pretend all school year to fight bullying. I had to have conferences with the principal and the teacher because of the constant bullying FROM THE SAME CHILD and the teacher turning a blind eye SEVERAL TI...
5.0 parent
6/18/2016
My son just finished Kindergarten at Thomas Jefferson, and I am absolutely delighted we are a part of the TJ family. My son is a magnet student and everyday we drive by 3 other schools to attend TJ. Everyone from the administrators, teachers and support staff are absolutely wonderful. Mrs. Turner al...
5.0 other
5/23/2016
All the teachers and staff are invested in the student's education and well being. My son will be going into 4th grade and each of his teachers each year have been kind, loving, giving, knowledgeable people. How they command the classroom and manage to instruct and maintain order like they do is a w...
5.0 parent
9/29/2014
My son goes to Thomas Jefferson as a magnet student after applying for two years straight, and he luckily was accepted. In a few words, this school is wonderful! It is older, however, the family- oriented environment and individual attention each student gets more than compensates for its age. The t...

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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Jacksonville, FL and is served by the Duval County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 460 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $305,712. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edward H. White High School, Heart To Heart Christian Academy and Child, Trinity Church Academy, and more. Learn more about what Jacksonville has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

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