Thomas Jefferson Elementary

bedfordtjes.sharpschool.net/

567 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, located at 1255 Patriot Place in Forest, Virginia, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Bedford County Public Schools district. The school is deeply integrated into the Forest community, fostering a learning environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. It is known for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the humanities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is recognized for its active school culture, which often includes a strong partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school places a high value on preparing students for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and social responsibility. With its strategic location in the growing Forest area, the school remains a focal point for families seeking a nurturing educational setting that balances traditional instruction with modern learning opportunities.

567

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	404
Hispanic	51
Black	38
Asian	29
Two or More	45

White
404 (71.3%)
Hispanic
51 (9.0%)
Two or More
45 (7.9%)
Black
38 (6.7%)
Asian
29 (5.1%)

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:	Bedford County Public Schools
Phone:	(434)534-6159
Website:	http://bedfordtjes.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	567
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	117
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 40

Kindergarten 90

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 91