At a glance
Reported students
268
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.49
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
03–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Louisiana elementary enrollment
17th percentile
Compared with 682 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
391
Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 268 reported students.
State peer staffing position
37th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 232
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades 03–06 in Monroe. It is one of 19 current school records connected to City of Monroe School District. NCES reports 268 students for 2024–25.
Among 682 elementary schools in Louisiana with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 430.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 17th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Louisiana median of 13.3:1 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 (97.8%) and White (1.5%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Thomas Jefferson Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.49 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 97%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.33
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.5%
- Hispanic0.4%
- Black97.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.4%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in City of Monroe School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clara Hall Accelerated School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
260 reported students
Madison James Foster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
278 reported students
Barkdull Faulk Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
212 reported students
Berg Jones Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
328 reported students
Minnie Ruffin Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
354 reported students
Roy Neal Shelling Sr. Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
391 reported students
Public schools near Thomas Jefferson Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Hall Accelerated School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–02 | 260 | 0.1 mi |
| Minnie Ruffin Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 354 | 0.6 mi |
| Carver Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 395 | 0.6 mi |
| Barkdull Faulk Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 212 | 0.8 mi |
| Swayze Elementary School Elementary · Ouachita Parish | PK–05 | 175 | 0.9 mi |
| Berg Jones Elementary School Elementary · City of Monroe School District | PK–06 | 328 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary reports grades 03–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in City of Monroe School District.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary reported 268 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 17th percentile among 682 Louisiana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 232 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 268 students and 21.49 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Louisiana median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on City of Monroe School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Thomas Jefferson Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
97% 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 Elementary in?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is part of City of Monroe School District, based in Monroe, LA, which operates 19 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Clara Hall Accelerated School (0.1 mi), Minnie Ruffin Elementary School (0.6 mi), Carver Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.