Enrollment
292
Elementary
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 369
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MANISTEE AREA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 262241005954
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
515 BRYANT AVE, MANISTEE, MI 49660 · (231) 723-9285 · Manistee County
GRADES KG–02ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL292 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.3:1 · STATE 15.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
149 students
DISTRICT 41% · STATE 55%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 95 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 92 | 32% |
| Grade 2 | 105 | 36% |
Student demographics
22%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 26% · STATE 56% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Manistee Area Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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START A DISCUSSIONSchools most like Thomas Jefferson Elem School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School this school | 292 | 51.0% | N/A |
| Holly Elementary School HOLLY | 307 | 51.1% | 39.9% |
| Star Elementary School HASTINGS | 287 | 48.8% | 47.4% |
| Parkview Elementary School CHARLOTTE | 283 | 51.9% | 41.2% |
| North Elementary School ITHACA | 295 | 50.8% | 33.1% |
| Addison Elementary School ADDISON | 328 | 48.8% | 39.3% |
Matched among Michigan elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 292 | #1,122 of 1,630 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 18.5:1 | #1,217 of 1,424 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 22.2% | #1,039 of 1,424 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.0% | #874 of 1,563 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -0.3% | #973 of 979 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
292
+40 (+16%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 292
Student : Teacher
18.5:1
was 18.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 292 | 15.8 | 18.5:1 | 51% (149) |
| 2023-24 | 281 | 13.8 | 20.4:1 | 58% (163) |
| 2022-23 | 259 | 14.8 | 17.5:1 | 63% (162) |
| 2020-21 | 252 | 14 | 18.0:1 | 60% (152) |
| 2017-18 | 293 | 15.3 | 19.1:1 | 68% (198) |
| 2015-16 | 353 | 17 | 20.8:1 | 65% (228) |
| 2010-11 | 287 | 14 | 20.5:1 | 45% (129) |
| 2000-01 | 283 | 18 | 15.7:1 | 41% (116) |
| 1990-91 | 292 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Thomas Jefferson Elem School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (293 to 292); teachers up 3% (15.3 to 15.8).
About Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Thomas Jefferson Elem School, a small elementary school, is located in MANISTEE, Michigan. It reported 292 students in kindergarten through 2 in 2024-25. Elementary schools in Michigan average about 369 students, which makes this school 21% below average.
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is among 3 schools run by Manistee Area Public Schools, which serves 1,247 students.
Roughly 88% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem School are White. Smaller groups are 4% Black, 4% Hispanic, and 2% Native American. Manistee County residents are about 89% White, a similar share. The diversity index for Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 22%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has 15.8 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 18.5:1. Elementary schools in Michigan average 15.8:1, 2.6 fewer students per teacher than here. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 51% at Thomas Jefferson Elem School. The rate at public schools in Manistee County averages 67%, higher than here.
The county, Manistee County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $63,516, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 25% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. The county's public schools total 14, with about 6,511 students.
Measured in a straight line, Manistee Middle High School is about 0.5 miles from Thomas Jefferson Elem School. Other public schools within five miles: 5.
For locale, NCES codes Thomas Jefferson Elem School as Town: Remote.
Between 2020-21 and 2024-25, Thomas Jefferson Elem School had a net gain of 40 students, or 16%.
The discussion board for Thomas Jefferson Elem School is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Manistee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,350
Census ACS
Median income
$63,516
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
14
6,511 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Manistee Area Public Schools
- Manistee Middle High SchoolHigh · 685 students
- John F Kennedy Elem SchoolElementary · 270 students
Other schools in MANISTEE
- Michigan Great Lakes Virtual AcademyCombined · 3,934 students
- Manistee Middle High SchoolHigh · 685 students
- John F Kennedy Elem SchoolElementary · 270 students
- Casman Alternative AcademyHigh · 65 students
- Manistee ISD Center ProgramsCombined · 46 students
- Oaks Correctional FacilityHigh
Other Thomas Jefferson Elementary schools
27 other US public schools in 15 states are named Thomas Jefferson Elementary. Thomas Jefferson Elem School is the 20th largest of the 28.
- Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolREDFORD, MI · 248 students
- Thomas Jefferson ElementaryGlendale, CA · 815 students
- Thomas Jefferson ElementaryBurbank, CA · 758 students
- Thomas Jefferson ElementaryLouisa, VA · 672 students
- Thomas Jefferson Elementary SchoolJoliet, IL · 646 students
Nearby schools
- Manistee Middle High School0.5 mi · 685
- Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy0.7 mi · 3,934
- Casman Alternative Academy1.0 mi · 65
- John F Kennedy Elem School2.1 mi · 270
- Manistee ISD Center Programs3.0 mi · 46
- Onekama Consolidated Schools10.7 mi · 294
Frequently asked questions
About Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School enrolls approximately 292 students in grades KG-02.
What age range does Thomas Jefferson Elem School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School serves students from grade KG through grade 02.
How many students per teacher at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Approximately 18.5:1 students per teacher at Thomas Jefferson Elem School.
What is the student diversity at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Student demographics at Thomas Jefferson Elem School are roughly 88% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Black, 1% Two or more.
What district is Thomas Jefferson Elem School in?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is part of Manistee Area Public Schools.
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