Serving 346 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Hawaii for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Hawaii state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Hawaii state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Hawaii state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Hawaii state average of 89% (majority Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 346 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in HI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Hawaii for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
346 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1933
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Motto
Our Family...Our Culture...Our Land
School Rankings
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 292 schools in Hawaii (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.80, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.80. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 292 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Asian
25%
24%
Hispanic
19%
19%
Black
1%
1%
White
13%
11%
Hawaiian
18%
25%
Two or more races
24%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.9%
33.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), HI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #96 out of 292 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Hawaii.
What schools are President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Waikiki Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% HI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% HI state average).
How many students attend President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
346 students attend President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
25% of President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are Asian, 24% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Hawaiian, 13% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Hawaii state average of 14:1.
What grades does President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
President Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Hawaii Department Of Education School District.
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