Thomas Jefferson Elementary

1900 North Sixth St.
Burbank, CA 91504

758 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Burbank, California, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Burbank Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, critical thinking, and the development of well-rounded individuals. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous curriculum while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure that students are prepared for both future academic challenges and their roles as responsible community members.

Beyond its core academic programs, Thomas Jefferson Elementary focuses on creating a vibrant school culture through active parent involvement and community engagement. The campus offers various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience, encouraging children to explore their interests in the arts, sciences, and physical education. By maintaining a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local Burbank community, the school strives to provide every student with the tools and encouragement necessary to succeed in a diverse and evolving world.

758

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

26.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	450
Hispanic	87
Black	5
Asian	99
Two or More	115
Pacific Islander	1

White
450 (59.4%)
Two or More
115 (15.2%)
Asian
99 (13.1%)
Hispanic
87 (11.5%)
Black
5 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Burbank Unified
Phone:	(818)729-1600
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 143

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 119

Grade 3 123

Grade 4 125

Grade 5 129