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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, serving 358 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Palatine CCSD 15 district.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, with 59.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.7% in Math, compared to 40.2% and 34.5% for the district, and 41.2% and 28.4% for the state. The school also has strong performance across different student subgroups, ranking 182 out of 1959 Illinois elementary schools for male students and 52 out of 1195 for special education students. Additionally, the school maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates and has higher spending per student compared to the district.

When compared to other nearby schools in the same district, Stuart R Paddock School and Marion Jordan Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and other key metrics. While the school's performance is strong overall, there are a few areas where it could potentially improve, such as the performance of Hispanic students and English Language Learners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3805 Winston Dr
       Hoffman Estates, IL  60192-1851

(847) 963-5400

District: Palatine CCSD 15

SchoolDigger Rank:
196th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,537 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Carl Sandburg Junior High School
High:    Wm Fremd High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.3%
Asian:
17.6%
Hispanic:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Illinois. It also ranks first among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.78. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is $19,537, which is the highest among 15 elementary schools in the Palatine CCSD 15 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 196th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Palatine CCSD 15:

SchoolDigger ranks Palatine CCSD 15 375th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.52 196th 2020 90.3%
2004 87.79 87th 2030 95.7%
2005 87.30 65th 2022 96.8%
2006 86.99 48th 2086 97.7%
2007 81.39 238th 2095 88.6%
2008 62.12 983rd 2092 53.0%
2009 66.77 845th 2120 60.1%
2010 69.32 758th 2139 64.6%
2011 68.81 781st 2147 63.6%
2012 66.19 861st 2166 60.2%
2013 67.04 746th 2167 65.6%
2014 65.48 749th 2093 64.2%
2015 85.81 275th 2052 86.6%
2016 75.09 456th 2046 77.7%
2017 55.56 843rd 2044 58.8%
2018 50.36 940th 2037 53.9%
2019 62.58 722nd 2086 65.4%
2021 87.62 194th 1948 90.0%
2022 85.23 282nd 2082 86.5%
2023 91.01 161st 2077 92.2%
2024 89.78 196th 2067 90.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.61 644th 718 10.3%
2019 29.12 630th 743 15.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.11 507th 763 33.6%
2022 90.20 49th 1113 95.6%
2023 98.32 9th 1156 99.2%
2024 93.07 52nd 1195 95.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.88 1534th 1765 13.1%
2019 33.69 1281st 1816 29.5%
2024 81.81 160th 1793 91.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.01 701st 1964 64.3%
2019 63.67 674th 2019 66.6%
2021 87.51 141st 1680 91.6%
2022 85.97 235th 1970 88.1%
2023 85.00 242nd 1957 87.6%
2024 87.13 206th 1942 89.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.74 1122nd 1972 43.1%
2019 58.08 764th 2019 62.2%
2021 80.84 241st 1707 85.9%
2022 81.51 310th 1977 84.3%
2023 92.93 103rd 1984 94.8%
2024 89.08 182nd 1959 90.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.52 133rd 226 41.2%
2023 54.06 112th 237 52.7%
2024 68.26 66th 219 69.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.33 877th 938 6.5%
2019 29.83 714th 955 25.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.84 710th 1463 51.5%
2019 61.95 511th 1462 65.0%
2021 73.45 263rd 1308 79.9%
2022 68.22 389th 1425 72.7%
2023 74.90 277th 1419 80.5%
2024 78.05 233rd 1392 83.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois Elementary Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 727 5 67 20 n/a n/a n/a 0 819
1989 730 4 63 14 n/a n/a n/a 0 811
1990 608 6 52 10 n/a n/a n/a 0 676
1991 592 4 42 8 0 n/a n/a 0 646
1992 573 5 38 7 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1993 562 8 35 31 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1994 553 7 40 51 0 n/a n/a 0 651
1995 545 2 49 62 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1996 545 2 49 62 1 n/a n/a 0 659
1997 547 4 72 81 1 n/a n/a 0 705
1998 563 3 76 82 2 n/a n/a 0 726
1999 563 1 67 91 0 n/a n/a 0 722
2000 548 2 74 86 0 n/a n/a 0 710
2001 521 2 73 98 0 n/a n/a 0 694
2002 476 4 73 122 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2003 476 4 73 122 0 n/a n/a 0 675
2004 448 4 82 128 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2005 425 3 74 116 1 n/a n/a 6 625
2006 420 4 82 138 1 n/a n/a 8 653
2007 370 3 87 139 0 n/a n/a 9 608
2008 366 10 103 136 0 n/a n/a 9 624
2009 343 6 88 137 1 n/a n/a 9 584
2010 304 6 81 145 1 n/a n/a 12 549
2011 289 8 69 183 3 0 19 0 571
2012 275 7 64 196 2 1 21 0 566
2013 265 8 64 205 1 0 19 0 562
2014 243 8 72 248 0 1 19 0 591
2015 216 6 61 234 0 0 13 0 530
2016 219 7 61 246 0 0 19 0 552
2017 223 6 35 157 0 0 17 0 438
2018 209 9 47 172 0 0 16 0 453
2019 213 9 46 166 0 0 14 0 448
2020 201 10 48 135 2 0 18 0 414
2021 203 9 51 21 1 1 18 0 304
2022 228 6 61 25 1 1 22 0 344
2023 241 4 63 28 0 3 19 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 37.0 22.1 n/a
1989 811 38.7 20.9 n/a
1990 676 34.0 19.8 n/a
1991 646 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 623 32.6 19.1 n/a
1993 636 30.1 21.1 n/a
1994 651 30.0 21.7 n/a
1995 659 31.3 21.1 n/a
1996 659 31.3 21.1 n/a
1997 705 33.4 21.1 n/a
1998 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1999 722 36.5 19.8 n/a
2000 710 36.5 19.5 n/a
2001 694 36.5 19.0 n/a
2002 675 34.0 19.9 16
2003 675 34.0 19.9 16
2004 662 33.5 19.8 15.9
2005 625 34.5 18.1 17.1
2006 653 27.0 24.2 19.8
2007 608 36.0 16.9 22.4
2008 624 30.0 20.8 23.1
2009 584 33.0 17.7 25
2010 549 33.0 16.6 27.2
2011 571 33.5 17.0 36.4
2012 566 32.6 17.3 37.6
2013 562 61.0 9.2 41.6
2014 591 33.0 17.9 42.5
2015 530 32.0 16.5 43.8
2016 552 30.0 18.4 35.3
2017 438 28.2 15.5 37.7
2018 453 31.3 14.4 38.9
2019 448 29.7 15.0 36.4
2020 414 28.7 14.3 32.4
2021 304 n/a n/a n/a
2022 344 29.9 11.4 11
2023 358 27.0 13.2 11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 37.0 22.1 n/a
1989 811 38.7 20.9 n/a
1990 676 34.0 19.8 n/a
1991 646 34.0 19.0 n/a
1992 623 32.6 19.1 n/a
1993 636 30.1 21.1 n/a
1994 651 30.0 21.7 n/a
1995 659 31.3 21.1 n/a
1996 659 31.3 21.1 n/a
1997 705 33.4 21.1 n/a
1998 726 35.0 20.7 n/a
1999 722 36.5 19.8 n/a
2000 710 36.5 19.5 n/a
2001 694 36.5 19.0 n/a
2002 675 34.0 19.9 16
2003 675 34.0 19.9 16
2004 662 33.5 19.8 15.9
2005 625 34.5 18.1 17.1
2006 653 27.0 24.2 19.8
2007 608 36.0 16.9 22.4
2008 624 30.0 20.8 23.1
2009 584 33.0 17.7 25
2010 549 33.0 16.6 27.2
2011 571 33.5 17.0 36.4
2012 566 32.6 17.3 37.6
2013 562 61.0 9.2 41.6
2014 591 33.0 17.9 42.5
2015 530 32.0 16.5 43.8
2016 552 30.0 18.4 35.3
2017 438 28.2 15.5 37.7
2018 453 31.3 14.4 38.9
2019 448 29.7 15.0 36.4
2020 414 28.7 14.3 32.4
2021 304 n/a n/a n/a
2022 344 29.9 11.4 11
2023 358 27.0 13.2 11.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
201598.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%23.9%98.4%98.4%11.4%
201697.6%98.2%98.2%98.2%25.9%97.8%87.0%15.2%10.7%
201799.1%99.3%99.3%99.3%16.2%99.3%99.3%16.2%
201898.7%98.9%98.9%98.9%16.7%98.9%98.7%0.0%16.7%
201999.3%99.1%99.1%99.1%17.8%99.3%99.1%17.6%
202199.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%100.0%99.2%99.7%13.8%
202298.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%2.8%98.0%98.5%16.4%
202397.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%10.6%
202498.8%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.3%98.5%98.8%10.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $688 (4.6%) $14,290 (95.4%) $14,978
2020 $666 (4.2%) $15,308 (95.8%) $15,973
2021 $622 (3.4%) $17,656 (96.6%) $18,278
2022 $622 (3.4%) $17,656 (96.6%) $18,278
2023 $852 (4.9%) $16,695 (95.1%) $17,547
2024 $751 (3.8%) $18,786 (96.2%) $19,537

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 722nd of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 161st of 2077 Elementary schools
 26.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)27.147.7
 20.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)37.426.2
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)32.254.5
 22.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)54.933.7
 21.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)45.465.1
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)3929.2
 9.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)46.350.8
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)4332
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)35.661
 25.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)41.837.9
 3.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)37.346.3
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)39.429.1
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)5088.1
 38.1%
   5th Grade Science (Palatine CCSD 15)59.458.1
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)57.857.8
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Palatine CCSD 15)45.137.8
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)3534.2
 0.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)47.957.8
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Palatine CCSD 15)40.637.1
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)25.323.4
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students448358
 20.1%
African American94
 55.6%
American Indian00
Asian4663
 37%
Hispanic16628
 83.1%
Pacific Islander03
White213241
 13.1%
Two or More Races1419
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.4%11.2%
 25.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are 67% White, 18% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 9.5% of Illinois elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 358 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carl Sandburg Junior High School
High : Wm Fremd High School


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