At a glance
Reported students
57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
6
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–PK
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky other enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 157 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
510
Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center: 57 reported students.
State peer staffing position
28th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 14.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–PK in Louisville. It is one of 171 current school records connected to Jefferson County. NCES reports 57 students for 2024–25.
Among 157 combined / other schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 40 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, below the Kentucky median of 14.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.3%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 6 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White12.3%
- Hispanic33.3%
- Black45.6%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Jefferson County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Waller-Williams Environmental
Other · Grades KG–12
64 reported students
Churchill Park School
Other · Grades PK–12
74 reported students
Gheens Early Childhood Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
32 reported students
Home of the Innocents School
Other · Grades KG–12
30 reported students
Home of the Innocents Discovery
Other · Grades PK–12
26 reported students
Binet School
Other · Grades KG–12
22 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Unseld Early Childhood Center Other · Jefferson County | PK–PK | 266 | 0.2 mi |
| Home/Hospital Other · Jefferson County | PK–12 | 1 | 2.1 mi |
| Outside School Day Program Other · Jefferson County | PK–12 | 0 | 2.1 mi |
| Visually Impaired Preschool Services Other · Jefferson County | PK–PK | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| Gheens Early Childhood Center Other · Jefferson County | PK–PK | 32 | 2.5 mi |
| Binet School Other · Jefferson County | KG–12 | 22 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center serve?
Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center reports grades PK–PK in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Jefferson County.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center reported 57 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 157 Kentucky combined or other schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 57 students and 6 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Jefferson County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center in?
Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center is part of Jefferson County, based in Louisville, KY, which operates 171 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Jefferson Early Childhood Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include George Unseld Early Childhood Center (0.2 mi), Home/Hospital (2.1 mi), Outside School Day Program (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.