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#3031 of 3,192 schools in MI
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Elementary School · Manistee Area Public Schools · Manistee, MI
A Manistee Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 2nd.
515 BRYANT AVE, Manistee, MI 49660
- Math 42% proficient (2016)
- Reading 37% proficient (2016)
- 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Elem School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2013, to 40% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Jefferson Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,624/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Manistee), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,211
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$787/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49660; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Great Lakes Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 3,517 | Compare → |
| Manistee ISD Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Manistee Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,776NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is listed in Manistee Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Thomas Jefferson Elem School is a public elementary school in Manistee, MI, part of Manistee Area Public Schools, serving approximately 281 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #3,031 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Elem School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elem School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elem School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Elem School rank in MI?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School ranks #3,031 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thomas Jefferson Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Elem School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Thomas Jefferson Elem School a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elem School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Elem School?
58.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elem School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Manistee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.5%
- Phone
- (231) 723-9285
- Area population (ZIP 49660)
- 14,501
- Area average commute
- 17.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 49660; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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