Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Valparaiso, IN Grades KG–05 Suburb: Small Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN SchoolScore™ D (59.7)
  • 285 Students
  • 18.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.8:1 Student:Teacher
  • KG–05 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (219)531-3130 Phone
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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Valparaiso, IN 46383
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ D (59.7)
285
Students
18.0
Teachers
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
(219)531-3130
Phone

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public Elementary school located in Valparaiso, INDIANA, operated by the Valparaiso Community Schools school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 285 students enrolled; a 15.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Indiana Elementary School Average
Enrollment
285.0
State avg: 445.0
▼ 36% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.83:1
State avg: 15.1:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
52.3%
State avg: 51.3%
▲ 2% worse
School Details
School Name
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
181197001889
State School ID
IN-6560-6888
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1700 Roosevelt Rd
City
Valparaiso
State
Indiana
ZIP Code
46383
County
Porter County
Metro Area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Small
Cong. District
1801
State Leg. Upper
18005
State Leg. Lower
18004
Latitude
41.4842
Longitude
-87.0459
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
285
Total Students
👩‍🏫
18.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
18.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)18.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 149 52.3%
Not Applicable 94 33%
District Info
District Name
Valparaiso Community Schools
LEAID
1811970
State LEA ID
IN-6560
Phone
(219)531-3000
Website
http://www.valpo.k12.in.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Valparaiso
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$101,329K
Federal Revenue
$5,071K
State Revenue
$58,085K
Local Revenue
$38,173K
Total Expenditure
$97,758K
Instruction Exp.
$40,692K
Support Services
$29,609K
Other Current Exp.
$3,304K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

1
Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Valparaiso · Middle
0.1 mi
2
Parkview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
0.9 mi
3
Northview Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
1 mi
4
Central Elementary School
Valparaiso · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso · High
1.3 mi
6
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Valparaiso · Middle
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
285 students are enrolled at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School have?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 18.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves grades KG through 05.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School located in?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is located in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metropolitan area.
What school district does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School belong to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Valparaiso Community Schools school district.
How much does Valparaiso Community Schools spend per student?
The Valparaiso Community Schools district spends approximately $343,010,526 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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