Thomas Jefferson Elem School

www.southredford.org

248 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Redford, Michigan, serving as part of the South Redford School District. The school provides a foundational educational experience for students in the local community, focusing on academic development and character building within a supportive learning environment. As part of the South Redford district, it adheres to the broader mission of preparing students for future success through a structured curriculum and access to essential educational resources.

The school is well-integrated into the Redford community, emphasizing the importance of home-school partnerships to foster student growth. Families interested in specific school policies, academic calendars, or enrollment procedures can find detailed information through the district’s official website at http://www.southredford.org. By leveraging the district’s collective resources, Thomas Jefferson Elementary aims to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere that promotes both personal development and academic achievement for its student body.

248

Total Students

20.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	9
Black	176
Asian	1
Two or More	23

Black
176 (71.0%)
White
39 (15.7%)
Two or More
23 (9.3%)
Hispanic
9 (3.6%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Redford School District
Phone:	(313)937-2330
Website:	http://www.southredford.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 30

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41