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Thomas Jefferson Elementary

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Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks 965 th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades K-5

965^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public magnet elementary school in Jacksonville, Florida, serving 460 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Duval school district, which is ranked 54 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite facing challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates and a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students, Thomas Jefferson Elementary has maintained a relatively strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the Duval district and the state of Florida in standardized test scores, with 64% of 5th graders proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 52% for Duval and 55% for Florida. Similarly, 62% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 49% for Duval and 56% for Florida.

When compared to nearby schools in the Duval district, Thomas Jefferson Elementary generally outperforms them in academic performance, particularly in science and math. However, some nearby schools, such as Whitehouse Elementary, also demonstrate strong academic results in certain areas. The school's consistent academic success is a notable strength, though its declining statewide ranking and high chronic absenteeism rates suggest that the school may need to address specific areas for improvement to ensure continued support for its students.

468

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,158

Per pupil spending ?

46.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8233 Nevada St
Jacksonville, FL 32220

(904) 693-7500

District: Duval

Racial breakdown:

White:

55.8%

African American:

23.1%

Hispanic:

12.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 62nd percentile in 2014 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 5 percentile points since 2014

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg53%

Florida avg58%

965^th of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 27 pts since 2016

From top 15% (2016) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

42^nd of 120Elementary Schools in the Duval

54^th of 67Duval among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	56.3	965 of 2258	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.3	1193 of 2256	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.5	1006 of 2240	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.6	977 of 2219	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	786 of 2247	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.3	588 of 2182	73.1%	★★★★☆
2018	67.8	664 of 2118	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.5	510 of 2112	75.9%	★★★★☆
2016	83.0	318 of 2087	84.8%	★★★★☆
2014	61.6	780 of 2064	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2013	72.5	511 of 2029	74.8%	★★★★☆
2012	64.6	697 of 1984	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.1	697 of 1985	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	73.8	471 of 1919	75.5%	★★★★☆
2009	58.3	808 of 1847	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.8	908 of 1789	49.2%	★★☆☆☆
2007	40.0	1138 of 1786	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.4	981 of 1688	41.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Science64%+9 vs state

Math61%~ state avg

English Language Arts57%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas Jefferson Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	8233 Nevada St	Jacksonville	32220	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 693-7500	468	27	17.3	46.4%	261 (55.8%)	108 (23.1%)	60 (12.8%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	31 (6.6%)	56.3	965^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.3%		46.3	1193^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	47.1%	228	49.0	62.0	61.0	58.0	60.0	65.0	64.0	$10,158	$1,264	$8,895
Crystal Springs Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1200 Hammond Blvd	Jacksonville	32221	Duval County	Duval	No	Yes	No	Yes	(904) 693-7645	883	47	18.7	55.3%	253 (28.7%)	352 (39.9%)	158 (17.9%)	27 (3.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	91 (10.3%)	26.4	1744^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.8%		30.4	1606^th of 2256 public elementary schools	28.8%	138	40.0	39.0	35.0	62.0	48.0	47.0	40.0	$10,870	$1,422	$9,448
Ramona Boulevard Elementary School	Public	K-5	5540 Ramona Blvd	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7576	292	14	20.8	76.4%	36 (12.3%)	193 (66.1%)	36 (12.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	21 (7.2%)	30.4	1630^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.8%		30.9	1598^th of 2256 public elementary schools	29.2%	32	39.0	50.0	33.0	58.0	49.0	45.0	52.0	$11,148	$1,043	$10,105
Normandy Village Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8257 Herlong Rd	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7548	503	26	19.3	68.8%	104 (20.7%)	286 (56.9%)	75 (14.9%)	4 (0.8%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.0%)	15.1	2033^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	10.0%		26.7	1716^th of 2256 public elementary schools	23.9%	317	25.0	51.0	32.0	35.0	48.0	33.0	23.0	$11,149	$1,112	$10,038
Reynolds Lane Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	840 Reynolds Ln	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3960	158	10	15.8	63.3%	19 (12.0%)	90 (57.0%)	36 (22.8%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.3%)	10.3	2142^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	5.1%		11.8	2113^th of 2256 public elementary schools	6.3%	29	54.0	22.0	13.0	42.0	34.0	16.0	26.0	$14,458	$1,901	$12,558
Wayman Academy Of The Arts	Public, Charter	K-5	1176 Labelle St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	Yes	No	No	Yes	(904) 695-9995	153	10	15.3	100.0%	3 (2.0%)	143 (93.5%)	3 (2.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1.8	2241^st of 2258 public elementary schools	0.8%		20.5	1890^th of 2256 public elementary schools	16.2%	351	8.0	15.0	7.0	23.0	25.0	27.0	7.0	$14,176	$993	$13,183
Hyde Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	2056 Lane Ave S	Jacksonville	32210	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7562	374	20	18.7	70.6%	49 (13.1%)	247 (66.0%)	41 (11.0%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	4 (1.1%)	25 (6.7%)								(n/a)								$11,539	$1,580	$9,959
Whitehouse Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11160 General Ave	Jacksonville	32220	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7542	380	23	16.5	52.1%	226 (59.5%)	86 (22.6%)	45 (11.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.8%)	58.9	907^th of 2258 public elementary schools	59.8%		64.3	767^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.0%	140	51.0	58.0	55.0	65.0	56.0	68.0	72.0	$10,622	$1,490	$9,131
Hyde Park Elementary School	Public	3-5	5300 Park St	Jacksonville	32205	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 381-3950	272	13	20.9	70.2%	29 (10.7%)	187 (68.8%)	40 (14.7%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	12 (4.4%)	12.4	2095^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.2%		10.5	2142^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	5.1%	47	34.0	49.0	30.0	28.0	45.0	22.0	28.0	$11,790	$1,896	$9,894
Biltmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2101 W Palm Ave	Jacksonville	32254	Duval County	Duval	No	No	No	Yes	(904) 693-7969	206	12	17.1	74.3%	10 (4.9%)	167 (81.1%)	18 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	10 (4.9%)	10.5	2138^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.3%		7.7	2194^th of 2256 public elementary schools	2.7%	56	28.0	25.0	23.0	46.0	39.0	40.0	23.0	$16,303	$1,520	$14,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 468 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary.

What district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary in?

Duval

What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary?

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are 56% White, 23% African American, 13% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a good school?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks 965^th of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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