Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

570 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, located at 6940 Northcote Ave in Hammond, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the School City of Hammond district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its student body. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success through a balance of core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities designed to meet the diverse needs of its local community.

Beyond its academic mission, Thomas Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development. The school works to build strong partnerships between faculty, staff, parents, and neighbors to ensure that students feel connected and encouraged throughout their elementary years. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning while helping students develop the essential skills necessary to become responsible and contributing members of the Hammond community.

570

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	62
Hispanic	226
Black	251
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

Black
251 (44.0%)
Hispanic
226 (39.6%)
White
62 (10.9%)
Two or More
28 (4.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	School City of Hammond
Phone:	(219)989-7353
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	570
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 75

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 99

Grade 5 84

Grade 6 60