Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

285 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1700 Roosevelt Rd in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a public school serving students in the Valparaiso Community Schools district. It is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core subjects like literacy and mathematics with opportunities for social and emotional development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is known for being an active hub within the local Valparaiso community. The school benefits from strong parental involvement and a variety of extracurricular programs that encourage students to explore interests in the arts, physical education, and community service. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, the school strives to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive both individually and collaboratively.

285

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	56
Black	18
Asian	6
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
186 (65.3%)
Hispanic
56 (19.6%)
Black
18 (6.3%)
Two or More
18 (6.3%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Valparaiso Community Schools
Phone:	(219)531-3130
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 42

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 49