- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bellflower, CA
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060444000398
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elementary earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for California
- 71.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elementary grew from 465 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 060444000398 · Bellflower, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 24.1:1 · 71.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayfair High (2,422 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary grew from 465 students in 2022-23 to 493 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayfair High
Mayfair High
2,422 students
- Bellflower Hig
Bellflower High
1,997 students
- Intensive Lear 646
Intensive Learning Center
646 students
- Washington Ele 579
Washington Elementary
579 students
- Esther Lindstr 552
Esther Lindstrom Elementary
552 students
- This school 457
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
457 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elementary reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary compares
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.2% | ▲ 28% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 72% in California - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.9%
African American 15.3%
Asian 8.3%
Two or More 5.3%
White 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellflower Unified reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellflower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,997
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Bellflower
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
579 students 18.7:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Frank E. Woodruff Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Ernie Pyle Elementary
Standard public school
341 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Albert Baxter Elementary
Standard public school
309 students 28.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has 457 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bellflower, CA. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 493 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 24.1:1, which is 12% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
71.2% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 65.9% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Bellflower, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bellflower on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellflower Unified?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary, Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students), Bellflower High (1,997 students), and Intensive Learning Center (646 students). See the Bellflower Unified district page for the complete list.