Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving 224 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Bethlehem Area School District, which is ranked 451 out of 610 school districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with a ranking between 1,089 and 1,302 out of 1,526 to 1,554 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on PSSA (Pennsylvania System of School Assessment) tests is significantly below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. This underperformance is not unique to Thomas Jefferson Elementary, as many of the nearby schools in the Bethlehem Area School District, such as Freemansburg Elementary, Calypso Elementary, and Donegan Elementary, also perform significantly below the state and district averages on PSSA tests.

The high percentage of students from low-income families at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, with 77.68% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contributes to the school's academic challenges. This pattern is also seen in the nearby schools with the highest percentages of students from low-income backgrounds, such as Fountain Hill Elementary and Donegan Elementary. However, there are exceptions within the Bethlehem Area School District, such as Calypso Elementary and Spring Garden Elementary, which have proficiency rates closer to or above the state and district averages in some subject areas, suggesting that there may be successful practices or strategies that could potentially be replicated at Thomas Jefferson Elementary and other struggling schools in the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 404 E North St
       Bethlehem, PA  18018-4305


(610) 691-1776

District: Bethlehem Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1302nd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,135 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Northeast Middle School
High:    Liberty High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  224

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.6%
White:
27.7%
African American:
17.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks worse than 85.3% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 12th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.6%), White (27.7%), African American (17.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 2nd best among 16 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is $18,135, which is the 8th highest among 16 elementary schools in the Bethlehem Area School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 1302nd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Bethlehem Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Area School District 451st of 610 Pennsylvania 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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 30.75 994th 1302 23.7%
2004 57.87 657th 1308 49.8%
2005 37.94 965th 1299 25.7%
2006 46.82 1027th 1545 33.5%
2007 44.82 1051st 1555 32.4%
2008 33.42 1228th 1551 20.8%
2009 40.05 1151st 1549 25.7%
2010 32.20 1278th 1579 19.1%
2011 36.65 1234th 1597 22.7%
2012 34.42 1251st 1599 21.8%
2013 24.06 1250th 1519 17.7%
2014 34.63 1123rd 1467 23.4%
2015 27.75 1129th 1474 23.4%
2016 50.79 916th 1554 41.1%
2017 38.89 1089th 1547 29.6%
2018 33.77 1122nd 1530 26.7%
2019 19.79 1251st 1544 19.0%
2022 25.16 1163rd 1534 24.2%
2023 15.39 1274th 1534 16.9%
2024 13.93 1302nd 1526 14.7%
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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 PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.96 1180th 1414 16.5%
2024 16.39 1237th 1432 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.45 1166th 1488 21.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.99 1330th 1495 11.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.88 325th 432 24.8%
2024 31.56 326th 454 28.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 5.39 1196th 1236 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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 284 5 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1989 302 8 4 17 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1990 280 10 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1991 289 13 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1992 300 13 4 29 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1993 281 20 4 33 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1994 279 14 3 42 0 n/a n/a 0 338
1995 250 14 4 45 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1996 250 14 4 45 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1997 236 14 3 48 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1998 230 15 2 62 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1999 246 14 2 77 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2000 254 16 3 80 0 n/a n/a 0 353
2001 247 21 2 67 1 n/a n/a 0 338
2002 208 19 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2003 208 19 2 74 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2004 188 32 1 73 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 168 34 1 89 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 163 35 2 84 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 171 34 1 101 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2008 163 39 1 96 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2009 158 33 2 89 0 n/a n/a 3 285
2010 141 27 3 93 0 n/a n/a 16 280
2011 136 32 7 96 2 0 0 0 273
2012 129 23 5 89 2 1 5 0 254
2013 121 21 4 114 1 2 9 0 272
2014 99 25 4 110 0 2 5 0 245
2015 94 23 5 118 0 1 8 0 249
2016 77 25 4 116 0 0 4 0 226
2017 74 27 4 115 0 0 8 0 228
2018 77 22 2 130 0 0 7 0 238
2019 68 35 3 144 0 0 10 0 260
2020 60 27 3 123 0 0 10 0 223
2021 56 25 1 130 0 0 3 0 215
2022 63 33 2 133 0 0 1 0 232
2023 62 40 2 120 0 0 0 0 224

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 301 18.9 15.9 n/a
1989 331 20.8 15.9 n/a
1990 312 19.0 16.4 0
1991 330 17.4 18.9 n/a
1992 346 18.6 18.6 n/a
1993 338 16.0 21.1 n/a
1994 338 16.0 21.1 n/a
1995 313 19.0 16.5 n/a
1996 313 19.0 16.5 n/a
1997 301 19.0 15.8 n/a
1998 309 18.0 17.2 n/a
1999 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
2000 353 19.0 18.6 41.1
2001 338 18.5 18.3 43.5
2002 303 20.3 14.9 43.2
2003 303 20.3 14.9 43.2
2004 294 17.2 17.1 44.9
2005 292 19.5 15.0 44.9
2006 284 16.7 17.0 52.8
2007 307 18.6 16.5 50.8
2008 299 23.0 13.0 54.8
2009 285 22.9 12.4 50
2010 280 18.1 15.4 0.8
2011 273 18.0 15.1 63
2012 254 17.9 14.1 63
2013 272 18.4 14.7 0
2014 245 17.9 13.6 64.5
2015 249 18.0 13.8 73.5
2016 226 18.0 12.5 73.9
2017 228 17.8 12.8 76.8
2018 238 17.8 13.3 73.9
2019 260 18.8 13.8 78.1
2020 223 19.3 11.5 70.4
2021 215 18.3 11.7 70.7
2022 232 20.4 11.3 75
2023 224 20.5 10.9 77.7

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 301 18.9 15.9 n/a
1989 331 20.8 15.9 n/a
1990 312 19.0 16.4 0
1991 330 17.4 18.9 n/a
1992 346 18.6 18.6 n/a
1993 338 16.0 21.1 n/a
1994 338 16.0 21.1 n/a
1995 313 19.0 16.5 n/a
1996 313 19.0 16.5 n/a
1997 301 19.0 15.8 n/a
1998 309 18.0 17.2 n/a
1999 339 18.0 18.8 n/a
2000 353 19.0 18.6 41.1
2001 338 18.5 18.3 43.5
2002 303 20.3 14.9 43.2
2003 303 20.3 14.9 43.2
2004 294 17.2 17.1 44.9
2005 292 19.5 15.0 44.9
2006 284 16.7 17.0 52.8
2007 307 18.6 16.5 50.8
2008 299 23.0 13.0 54.8
2009 285 22.9 12.4 50
2010 280 18.1 15.4 0.8
2011 273 18.0 15.1 63
2012 254 17.9 14.1 63
2013 272 18.4 14.7 0
2014 245 17.9 13.6 64.5
2015 249 18.0 13.8 73.5
2016 226 18.0 12.5 73.9
2017 228 17.8 12.8 76.8
2018 238 17.8 13.3 73.9
2019 260 18.8 13.8 78.1
2020 223 19.3 11.5 70.4
2021 215 18.3 11.7 70.7
2022 232 20.4 11.3 75
2023 224 20.5 10.9 77.7

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.
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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 $837 (5.5%) $14,500 (94.5%) $15,337
2020 $957 (5.3%) $16,951 (94.7%) $17,908
2021 $2,165 (11.4%) $16,868 (88.6%) $19,033
2022 $1,834 (10.1%) $16,302 (89.9%) $18,135

Data source: Pennsylvania 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 1251st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1274th of 1534 Elementary schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)27.521.4
 6.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)53.632.1
 21.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)17.119
 1.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)53.757.1
 3.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)51.236.6
 14.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)19.52.9
 16.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)43.923.5
 20.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)21.314.4
 6.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)53.757.1
 3.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)49.631.1
 18.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students260224
 13.8%
African American3540
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic144120
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White6862
 8.8%
Two or More Races100
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients78.1%77.7%
 0.4%


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

Middle : Northeast Middle School
High : Liberty High School

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are 54% Hispanic, 28% White, 18% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 224 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 14.7% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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