Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Kingsport, Tennessee that serves 487 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top 25% of Tennessee elementary schools and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, outperforming the Kingsport and Sullivan County districts in academic achievement.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary has impressive academic performance, with proficiency rates in TNReady assessments that are significantly higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 55.4% proficiency in Mathematics, compared to 45.8% for Kingsport and 39.7% for Tennessee. The school also stands out for its success with African American and Special Education student subgroups, ranking among the top schools in the state for these populations.

Compared to nearby schools, Sullivan Gardens Elementary, John F. Kennedy Elementary, and Andrew Jackson Elementary, Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a more racially diverse student population and higher per-student spending, which may contribute to its exceptional academic performance and support for all learners.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2216 Westmoreland AVE
       Kingsport, TN  37664


(423) 378-2270

District: Kingsport

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,454 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Ross N. Robinson Middle School
High:    Dobyns - Bennett High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  507

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Two or more races:
9.9%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 87.6% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Kingsport School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.73. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), two or more races (9.9%), Hispanic (5.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 14.4. 6 elementary schools in the Kingsport 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 $11,454. 6 elementary schools in the Kingsport School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 126th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Kingsport:

SchoolDigger ranks Kingsport 29th of 140 Tennessee 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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 90.16 73rd 809 91.0%
2011 74.31 195th 818 76.2%
2012 76.07 185th 820 77.4%
2013 79.23 140th 846 83.5%
2014 71.32 177th 853 79.2%
2015 78.97 141st 855 83.5%
2017 56.99 237th 646 63.3%
2018 80.32 135th 997 86.5%
2019 73.15 206th 985 79.1%
2021 75.12 173rd 983 82.4%
2022 66.13 264th 1000 73.6%
2023 74.46 192nd 1020 81.2%
2024 84.73 126th 1018 87.6%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.26 179th 395 54.7%
2019 22.47 233rd 255 8.6%
2022 35.75 274th 447 38.7%
2023 58.27 131st 528 75.2%
2024 69.03 99th 582 83.0%
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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 TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.01 239th 877 72.7%
2019 64.29 183rd 821 77.7%
2021 56.66 262nd 823 68.2%
2022 38.36 536th 858 37.5%
2023 60.42 280th 865 67.6%
2024 75.75 113th 853 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.65 210th 926 77.3%
2021 71.57 181st 945 80.8%
2022 61.80 306th 975 68.6%
2023 71.11 215th 989 78.3%
2024 81.42 132nd 990 86.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.52 209th 916 77.2%
2021 73.27 178th 941 81.1%
2022 66.46 243rd 980 75.2%
2023 74.20 178th 987 82.0%
2024 83.77 118th 991 88.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.03 104th 483 78.5%
2023 82.74 56th 500 88.8%
2024 93.66 26th 498 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.92 185th 841 78.0%
2019 63.71 231st 812 71.6%
2021 69.78 183rd 844 78.3%
2022 55.02 310th 844 63.3%
2023 65.66 216th 852 74.6%
2024 81.61 129th 847 84.8%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department 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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Open Quote The principal and staff at Jefferson Elementary are hard working and care about the success of each and every student. The turnover of teachers is low and creates an environment of teamwork and relationships that you can't find in the education world anymore. The principal knows each and every child by name. The students are given opportunities to work together on educational as well as philanthropic projects. Lovely school managed by lovely people. Close Quote



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 2 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1989 278 1 9 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 289
1990 274 2 16 1 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1991 287 4 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 291 4 16 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1993 283 8 19 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1994 457 4 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 462 4 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1996 462 4 13 6 1 n/a n/a 0 486
1997 477 7 17 2 1 n/a n/a -2 502
1998 472 37 8 3 1 n/a n/a -1 520
1999 487 11 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 515 515
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 614 614
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 523 523
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 517 517
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 506 506
2006 494 19 11 9 1 n/a n/a 0 534
2007 516 23 13 12 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2008 508 24 16 11 1 n/a n/a 0 560
2009 481 16 22 11 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2010 444 15 22 15 2 n/a n/a 0 498
2011 366 17 27 13 0 0 1 0 424
2012 374 24 29 9 0 0 1 0 437
2013 368 23 27 17 0 0 8 0 443
2014 388 22 24 16 0 0 10 0 460
2015 382 16 18 19 0 0 15 0 450
2016 358 20 20 14 0 0 22 0 434
2017 406 20 18 21 0 0 28 0 493
2018 354 23 19 23 1 0 28 0 448
2019 362 17 20 25 0 0 30 0 454
2020 381 15 12 24 1 0 28 0 461
2021 352 14 13 24 1 0 33 0 437
2022 372 20 13 25 8 0 41 0 479
2023 376 15 15 29 7 0 45 0 487
2024 387 17 14 30 9 0 50 0 507

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 296 22.0 13.4 n/a
1989 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1990 293 22.0 13.3 n/a
1991 307 19.0 16.1 n/a
1992 311 19.0 16.3 n/a
1993 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
1994 479 21.0 22.8 n/a
1995 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
1996 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
1997 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 520 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 510 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 515 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 614 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 523 n/a n/a n/a
2003 523 n/a n/a n/a
2004 517 n/a n/a n/a
2005 506 n/a n/a n/a
2006 534 31.0 17.2 n/a
2007 565 32.4 17.4 28.3
2008 560 33.0 17.0 34.1
2009 531 33.2 16.0 35
2010 498 30.1 16.5 36.7
2011 424 28.0 15.1 46.5
2012 437 28.0 15.6 41.4
2013 443 27.0 16.4 42.7
2014 460 27.0 17.0 46.3
2015 450 27.0 16.6 44.9
2016 434 26.0 16.6 42.4
2017 493 28.3 17.4 n/a
2018 448 26.7 16.7 n/a
2019 454 28.1 16.1 n/a
2020 461 28.1 16.4 43.2
2021 437 33.3 13.0 n/a
2022 479 31.0 15.4 n/a
2023 487 31.0 15.7 n/a
2024 507 35.0 14.4 n/a

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 296 22.0 13.4 n/a
1989 289 21.0 13.7 n/a
1990 293 22.0 13.3 n/a
1991 307 19.0 16.1 n/a
1992 311 19.0 16.3 n/a
1993 312 21.0 14.9 n/a
1994 479 21.0 22.8 n/a
1995 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
1996 486 29.0 16.8 n/a
1997 502 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 520 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 510 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 515 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 614 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 523 n/a n/a n/a
2003 523 n/a n/a n/a
2004 517 n/a n/a n/a
2005 506 n/a n/a n/a
2006 534 31.0 17.2 n/a
2007 565 32.4 17.4 28.3
2008 560 33.0 17.0 34.1
2009 531 33.2 16.0 35
2010 498 30.1 16.5 36.7
2011 424 28.0 15.1 46.5
2012 437 28.0 15.6 41.4
2013 443 27.0 16.4 42.7
2014 460 27.0 17.0 46.3
2015 450 27.0 16.6 44.9
2016 434 26.0 16.6 42.4
2017 493 28.3 17.4 n/a
2018 448 26.7 16.7 n/a
2019 454 28.1 16.1 n/a
2020 461 28.1 16.4 43.2
2021 437 33.3 13.0 n/a
2022 479 31.0 15.4 n/a
2023 487 31.0 15.7 n/a
2024 507 35.0 14.4 n/a

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 $275 (2.8%) $9,136 (92.8%) $9,846
2020 $422 (4.1%) $9,263 (90.9%) $10,195
2021 $999 (8.8%) $9,669 (85.6%) $11,300
2022 $1,100 (8.9%) $10,624 (86.4%) $12,303
2023 $946 (8.3%) $10,025 (87.5%) $11,454

Data source: Tennessee 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 206th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 192nd of 1020 Elementary schools
 2.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)42.344
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kingsport)51.340.9
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)44.950
 5.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kingsport)41.445.6
 4.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)6554.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kingsport)56.455
 1.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)48.360
 11.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsport)39.453.6
 14.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)51.243.4
 7.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kingsport)55.447
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)51.254.9
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kingsport)42.945.5
 2.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)51.846.9
 4.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Kingsport)45.742.4
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)48.254.8
 6.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Kingsport)39.242.8
 3.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454487
 7.3%
African American1715
 11.8%
American Indian07
Asian2015
 25%
Hispanic2529
 16%
Pacific Islander00
White362376
 3.9%
Two or More Races3045
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 507 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

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

Middle : Ross N. Robinson Middle School
High : Dobyns - Bennett High School

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are 76% White, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks 126th of 1018 Tennessee elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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