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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Yorktown Heights, New York, serving 399 students in grades K-5 and part of the Lakeland Central School District, which is ranked 211 out of 866 school districts in the state.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that exceed both the district and state averages. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's ELA proficiency rates ranged from 59.65% to 68.52%, compared to the district's 51.67% to 59.23% and the state's 44.89% to 48.79%. Similarly, the school's Math proficiency rates ranged from 62.71% to 68.52%, compared to the district's 55.24% to 70.62% and the state's 49.69% to 53.68%. The school's 4th-grade Science proficiency rate was also an impressive 100% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the district's 92.21% and the state's 79.97%. This academic excellence has earned the school a ranking in the top 25% of New York elementary schools for the past several years.

However, the school's student population is less diverse than the surrounding area, with a higher percentage of White students (66.67%) and a lower percentage of minority students compared to nearby George Washington Elementary School, Primrose School, and other local schools. Additionally, the school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (15.54%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 22.89% to 32.35%, suggesting a more affluent student population. Despite these disparities, the school's higher spending per student ($17,447 in 2022-2023) indicates a strong investment in supporting student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3636 Gomer St
       Yorktown Heights, NY  10598-2000

(914) 245-4802

District: Lakeland Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
568th of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,447 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School
High:    Lakeland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  399

Racial breakdown:

White:
66.7%
Hispanic:
22.1%
Asian:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 76.7% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Lakeland Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lakeland Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (66.7%), Hispanic (22.1%), Asian (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lakeland Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 12.8. 3 elementary schools in the Lakeland Central School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is $17,447. 3 elementary schools in the Lakeland Central School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 568th of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Lakeland Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lakeland Central School District 211th of 866 New York 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 NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.71 177th 2206 92.0%
2007 81.63 265th 2219 88.1%
2008 79.33 341st 2227 84.7%
2009 82.16 162nd 2257 92.8%
2010 87.09 128th 2263 94.3%
2011 89.97 90th 2286 96.1%
2012 90.18 76th 2320 96.7%
2013 84.13 279th 2325 88.0%
2014 80.57 360th 2345 84.6%
2015 84.79 273rd 2352 88.4%
2016 85.74 252nd 2366 89.3%
2017 85.10 269th 2386 88.7%
2018 83.75 298th 2395 87.6%
2019 85.56 299th 2413 87.6%
2021 78.27 400th 2201 81.8%
2022 83.42 351st 2434 85.6%
2023 75.13 568th 2439 76.7%
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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 NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.82 1094th 2045 46.5%
2021 71.68 330th 1678 80.3%
2022 68.28 492nd 2099 76.6%
2023 57.28 734th 2041 64.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.62 202nd 2338 91.4%
2019 82.37 351st 2357 85.1%
2021 71.18 482nd 1955 75.3%
2022 74.87 514th 2401 78.6%
2023 68.56 688th 2403 71.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.73 424th 2340 81.9%
2019 85.42 267th 2358 88.7%
2021 79.52 318th 1961 83.8%
2022 86.24 247th 2400 89.7%
2023 79.33 423rd 2400 82.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.96 75th 1392 94.6%
2019 93.51 56th 1315 95.7%
2021 77.03 124th 818 84.8%
2022 73.34 281st 1503 81.3%
2023 55.69 540th 1429 62.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.69 295th 1408 79.0%
2019 73.97 341st 1338 74.5%
2021 67.57 395th 1224 67.7%
2022 76.48 281st 1399 79.9%
2023 69.68 400th 1337 70.1%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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
1989 429 12 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 381 13 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 418
1991 383 14 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1992 444 15 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 490
1993 466 19 22 13 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1994 462 28 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1995 473 22 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1996 473 22 18 11 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1997 514 7 26 7 0 n/a n/a 0 554
1998 508 24 27 14 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1999 531 16 30 11 0 n/a n/a 0 588
2000 524 21 28 9 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 527 20 34 21 0 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 471 26 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2003 471 26 19 19 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2004 437 24 24 17 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2005 445 18 19 20 0 n/a n/a 0 502
2006 431 14 18 23 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 416 17 24 37 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2008 409 22 28 36 0 n/a n/a 0 495
2009 393 17 24 44 0 n/a n/a 7 485
2010 375 16 20 46 1 n/a n/a 11 469
2011 384 11 22 0 0 0 17 0 434
2012 341 11 21 45 0 2 3 0 423
2013 365 10 17 62 2 2 5 0 463
2014 381 9 15 81 2 0 5 0 493
2015 364 10 14 66 2 0 7 0 463
2016 361 11 18 69 2 0 7 0 468
2017 355 10 26 74 2 0 10 0 477
2018 352 12 24 78 2 0 12 0 480
2019 326 14 24 73 0 0 12 0 449
2020 302 14 24 78 0 0 13 0 431
2021 296 13 21 83 0 0 13 0 426
2022 280 13 16 89 0 0 16 0 414
2023 266 14 19 88 1 0 11 0 399

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
1989 449 33.7 13.3 n/a
1990 418 29.4 14.2 n/a
1991 428 27.8 15.3 n/a
1992 490 28.9 16.9 n/a
1993 520 31.6 16.5 n/a
1994 513 28.1 18.3 3.9
1995 524 29.1 18.0 4.8
1996 524 29.1 18.0 4.8
1997 554 31.9 17.4 3.6
1998 573 31.6 18.1 3.5
1999 588 36.0 16.3 2.9
2000 582 33.8 17.2 2.4
2001 602 38.0 15.8 2.7
2002 535 29.2 18.3 4.5
2003 535 29.2 18.3 4.5
2004 502 n/a n/a n/a
2005 502 31.2 16.1 3.4
2006 486 32.0 15.2 5.1
2007 494 32.0 15.4 3.6
2008 495 34.5 14.3 5.1
2009 485 36.0 13.5 5.2
2010 469 34.0 13.7 6.8
2011 434 30.1 14.4 7.1
2012 423 30.0 14.0 7.8
2013 463 31.0 14.9 11.4
2014 493 35.0 14.0 8.5
2015 463 29.0 15.9 13
2016 468 29.0 16.1 13
2017 477 30.1 15.8 8.6
2018 480 33.0 14.5 7.3
2019 449 29.0 15.4 6.9
2020 431 32.0 13.4 5.6
2021 426 31.0 13.7 10.8
2022 414 30.9 13.3 12.3
2023 399 31.1 12.8 15.5

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
1989 449 33.7 13.3 n/a
1990 418 29.4 14.2 n/a
1991 428 27.8 15.3 n/a
1992 490 28.9 16.9 n/a
1993 520 31.6 16.5 n/a
1994 513 28.1 18.3 3.9
1995 524 29.1 18.0 4.8
1996 524 29.1 18.0 4.8
1997 554 31.9 17.4 3.6
1998 573 31.6 18.1 3.5
1999 588 36.0 16.3 2.9
2000 582 33.8 17.2 2.4
2001 602 38.0 15.8 2.7
2002 535 29.2 18.3 4.5
2003 535 29.2 18.3 4.5
2004 502 n/a n/a n/a
2005 502 31.2 16.1 3.4
2006 486 32.0 15.2 5.1
2007 494 32.0 15.4 3.6
2008 495 34.5 14.3 5.1
2009 485 36.0 13.5 5.2
2010 469 34.0 13.7 6.8
2011 434 30.1 14.4 7.1
2012 423 30.0 14.0 7.8
2013 463 31.0 14.9 11.4
2014 493 35.0 14.0 8.5
2015 463 29.0 15.9 13
2016 468 29.0 16.1 13
2017 477 30.1 15.8 8.6
2018 480 33.0 14.5 7.3
2019 449 29.0 15.4 6.9
2020 431 32.0 13.4 5.6
2021 426 31.0 13.7 10.8
2022 414 30.9 13.3 12.3
2023 399 31.1 12.8 15.5

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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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%0.7%0.4%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201499.0%0.6%0.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%99.2%
201599.4%0.4%0.2%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201699.1%0.4%0.2%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%
201799.0%0.6%0.4%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.4%99.2%
201898.1%1.3%0.2%98.5%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.3%99.6%98.7%
201998.4%0.0%0.0%98.7%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.1%99.6%99.3%
202099.8%0.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%99.8%100.0%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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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 $00 (0.0%) $15,098 (100.0%) $15,098
2020 $00 (0.0%) $15,690 (100.0%) $15,690
2021 $00 (0.0%) $15,342 (100.0%) $15,342
2022 $00 (0.0%) $16,961 (100.0%) $16,961
2023 $00 (0.0%) $17,447 (100.0%) $17,447

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 299th of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 568th of 2439 Elementary schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)5868.5
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Central School District)5956.7
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)7568.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Lakeland Central School District)6870.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)9359.7
 33.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Central School District)7451.7
 22.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)8762.7
 24.3%
   4th Grade Math (Lakeland Central School District)7155.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)6360
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lakeland Central School District)5059.2
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)7363.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Lakeland Central School District)6359.3
 3.8%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students449399
 11.1%
African American1414
American Indian01
Asian2419
 20.8%
Hispanic7388
 20.5%
Pacific Islander00
White326266
 18.4%
Two or More Races1211
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.9%15.5%
 8.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 399 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

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

Middle : Lakeland-Copper Beech Middle School
High : Lakeland High School

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are 67% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks 568th of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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