Enrollment
268
Louisiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe, LA
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 220108001482
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Monroe · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has class sizes near the Louisiana median. Computed live against every Louisiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Monroe, LA.
School address
District: City of Monroe School District · Louisiana
NCES ID 220108001482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 16.8:1 Louisiana avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.1%
vs 62.5% Louisiana avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary compares with Louisiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Monroe, Louisiana, enrolling 268 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Louisiana median, within a few percentage points of the 16.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 88.1% of students qualify for free meals, 41% above the Louisiana average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 268 puts it in the smaller third of Louisiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,330 scored Louisiana schools.
Against 196 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly African American (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 26.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Monroe's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students): Thomas Jefferson Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 15.6:1).
City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students) and Wossman High School (635 students) alongside Thomas Jefferson Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary compares
Thomas Jefferson Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Louisiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Louisiana | Louisiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 16.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 41% | 62.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 268 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
268
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Louisiana average of 62.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 56% in Louisiana - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Louisiana avg of $16,376
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 97.8%
White 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is less mixed than the Louisiana school average of 43.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for City of Monroe School District, which includes Thomas Jefferson Elementary.
$14,890
Per student
-9%
vs Louisiana
Avg $16,376
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 26.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wossman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sallie Humble Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carroll High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 1,042
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 635
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Similar elementary schools in Monroe
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Louisiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~268 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has 268 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe, LA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 16.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Louisiana average of 16.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
88.1% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Louisiana average of 62.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is African American at 97.8% of enrollment, in Monroe, LA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank among elementary schools in Monroe?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Monroe, LA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Monroe on the city page.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Louisiana median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Louisiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in City of Monroe School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary, City of Monroe School District also operates Neville High School (1,042 students), Wossman High School (635 students), and Sallie Humble Elementary School (579 students). See the City of Monroe School District district page for the complete list.
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