Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-6
504 E South St,  Anaheim, CA
Anaheim City School District
5.0
5.0
497 Students
C+
Niche Grade
A public school, located on E. South Street in the heart of South Anaheim, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves approximately 550 students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is one of the 24 that make up the Anaheim Elementary School District. Thomas Jefferson Elementary puts a strong emphasis on inquiry, data and problem solving as well as science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). In addition, the school works to ensure that students’ social and emotional well being is being cared for as well. Jefferson Elementary offers a number of district-sponsored programs, including a unique Dual Language Immersion program, the only one in the district that offers Korean. Beginning in kindergarten, students are taught using a model that will enable them to think, read, write and communicate naturally in both Korean and English. Classes are mixed with students who are both native English and native Korean speakers. The school also offers a Gifted and Talented Education Program (GATE) that is designed to meet the academic needs of exceptionally promising students in grades three through six. Jefferson Elementary also has a Parent and Family Engagement Policy that helps to facilitate and ensure that parents and caregivers play an active role in their student’s education. Jefferson Elementary offers an award-winning, YMCA-run after school program, known as Anaheim Achieves, that provides a variety of fun and engaging activities for students that help to reinforce the curriculum being taught during the school day.

School Details

Head of School
Sandra Song
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
26%
Reading Proficiency
33%
Average GPA
3.03

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Average GPA
3.03
Reading Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
26%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
23
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
19.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
11%
State Average
9.9%
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
513:1

Student Diversity

Female
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Hispanic
75.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14.5%
Two or more races
5%
White
3.4%
Black
1.2%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Senior
7/27/2020
I attended this school not too long ago and I loved my experience at this elementary school. The kids were super nice and the teachers were quick to solve any problems between students. They also have a very kind school counselor that is great with talking to the kids and helping them talk about situations that are bothering them. I would definitely recommend enrolling your children here.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/26/2021
This is our 4th year at Jefferson and we absolutely love it. I have 2 children attending, they prioritize each student to their needs and never disappoint. The staff and teachers are the best of the best. Proud to be a Jefferson Eagle.
5.0 parent
10/17/2019
Excellent. Test scores aren’t as important as character, kindness, and critical thinking. Jefferson Elementary really strives to meet the needs of every child.
5.0 parent
2/2/2019
This is our child’s second year at Jefferson and we could not be happier we chose to attend there. The administration and the teaching staff go above and beyond. During a tour, you’d be hard pressed to find a kid that isn’t engaged in learning. I recommend Jefferson to any parent in Anaheim looking...
5.0 teacher
3/18/2018
I've been an educator at Thomas Jefferson since 2001 and my daughter attended first through fifth grade. She absolutely flourished at Jefferson! The teachers are top notch! NO REGRETS!!!

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