Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 292 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
292 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)35-39%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
4%
18%
White
88%
63%
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
292 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Manistee Area School District.
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