Thomas Jefferson El Sch

www.beth.k12.pa.us

238 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, serving students within the Bethlehem Area School District. Situated on East North Street, the school is part of a district committed to fostering academic excellence, social-emotional development, and inclusive learning environments for its diverse student body. The school serves as a foundational learning hub for the local community, emphasizing core curriculum standards while providing various support services to help students reach their potential.

As part of the Bethlehem Area School District, Thomas Jefferson Elementary benefits from the district's broader resources, technology integration, and collaborative teaching practices. The school’s administration and faculty focus on preparing students for middle school transitions by maintaining high academic expectations and promoting a positive school culture. Families interested in specific programs, current school calendars, or detailed academic performance data can find more information through the district’s official website at http://www.beth.k12.pa.us.

238

Total Students

21.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson El Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	123
Black	33
Asian	7
Two or More	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
123 (51.7%)
White
68 (28.6%)
Black
33 (13.9%)
Asian
7 (2.9%)
Two or More
5 (2.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.8%)

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:	Bethlehem Area SD
Phone:	(610)691-1776
Website:	http://www.beth.k12.pa.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	238
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 37

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 28

Grade 5 35