Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
1900 N 6th St,  Burbank, CA
Burbank Unified School District
4.2
740 Students
A
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Established in 1948, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public school in the Burbank Unified School District. Home of the Eagles, the school is located at 1900 N Sixth Street in Burbank. In addition to a core curriculum of math, science, English and reading, Thomas Jefferson Elementary sponsors an English Learner Program for students who speak English as a second language. Teachers work with students in small groups to build vocabulary, comprehension and fluency skills. Another signature program of the school is an excursion to the Los Angeles County Outdoor Science School, where students and teachers spend five days in nature learning about plants, animals, ecology, geology and astronomy. Students also participate in nature hikes and spend time journaling, writing letters to home or socializing with their peers. Thomas Jefferson Elementary offers several other after-school programs, including TJ Club, a before- and after-school child care service. Other featured programs include the Boys and Girls Club and the E3 Enrichment Program, which features a curriculum that teaches students how to become scientists, geographers, artists and musicians.

School Details

Head of School
Sandra Debarros
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
65%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.2%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
31%
State Average
17.9%
Science
22.1%
State Average
9.9%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
50.2%
Female
49.7%
White
57.1%
Two or more races
16.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
14%
Hispanic
11.9%
Black
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.2 18 Reviews
5.0 parent
10/5/2023
I have really loved this school for my children. They are always working on improving the quality of the education and not afraid to try new things when teaching. The staff is very responsive, the teachers all really care, and I love that there are ample opportunities to volunteer but it isn't manda...
2.0 parent
7/29/2023
I pulled my daughter out after 2 years at this school because the school was only concerned with fundraising. Teaching children was considered the sole responsibility of the parents. All they were doing in class, EVERY DAY - ALL DAY, art, lots of it, but no actual learning. Your child’s learning, pr...
5.0 parent
8/17/2022
I've really been impressed with this school. There is a very active PTA and Fundraising Committee that provides so many extra services above and beyond what the regular state/federal funding covers. The school communicates very well. The enrichment is amazing. STEAM lab, music class for all grades.
1.0 parent
8/12/2022
This used to be a good school but has gone downhill over the years, the same as the district. Top priority is money not the students. The new principal is horrible. He is very rude. My son has a disability and I had to fight to get him any services. The school has tons of bullying and nothing is don...

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