THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.

294 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary, located at 1101 Jackson Street in Jefferson City, Missouri, serves as a foundational learning environment within the Jefferson City School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative elementary years. By prioritizing a supportive school climate, the institution focuses on building essential literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills, while encouraging students to become active participants in their local community.

Beyond the classroom, Thorpe J. Gordon emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by integrating character development and collaborative learning into its daily operations. The school benefits from the active involvement of staff, parents, and community partners who work together to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. As a hub for the neighborhood, the school remains dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond, upholding the district's mission to provide high-quality educational opportunities for every child.

294

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	30
Black	108
Asian	2
Two or More	44

White
110 (37.4%)
Black
108 (36.7%)
Two or More
44 (15.0%)
Hispanic
30 (10.2%)
Asian
2 (0.7%)

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:	JEFFERSON CITY
Phone:	(573)659-3170
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	294
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 51

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	51
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	43
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	136	46.3%
Male	158	53.7%

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