JERRY THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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688 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Jerry Thomas Elementary School, located in Jupiter, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the School District of Palm Beach County. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its elementary-age population. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to develop both foundational academic skills and essential social competencies, all while fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and staff.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Jerry Thomas Elementary integrates a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities to provide a well-rounded educational experience. By leveraging its location in Jupiter, the school maintains an active partnership with the local community, promoting a collaborative approach to education that prepares its students for future success in middle school and beyond. Through its focus on innovation and student-centered teaching, the school remains a staple of the local academic landscape.

688

Total Students

50.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JERRY THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	232
Black	26
Asian	23
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
379 (55.1%)
Hispanic
232 (33.7%)
Black
26 (3.8%)
Two or More
24 (3.5%)
Asian
23 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	PALM BEACH
Phone:	(561)741-9100
Website:	http://jtes.palmbeachschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	246
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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 119

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 127

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 126

Grade 5 113

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JERRY THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	119
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	127
Grade 3	99
Grade 4	126
Grade 5	113

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JERRY THOMAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	324	47.1%
Male	364	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)