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#377 of 1,851 schools in VA

Top 20% in state

Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Elementary School · Louisa County Public Schools · Louisa, VA

A Louisa County Public Schools elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1782 Jefferson Hwy, Louisa, VA 23093

  • Math 90% vs VA 74% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs VA 72% (2025)
  • 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+0.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2025 SOL)
Reading/ELA Proficiency82% (2025 SOL)
Math vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.3 pts
Overall Proficiency86% (2025 SOL, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 SOL)
vs. Expected+19.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.2:1
District spending per student$15,182
Chronic Absenteeism6.6%

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SOL proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.

Math Proficiency90%(2025 SOL)
School
State
74%(2025 SOL)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 SOL)
School
State
72%(2025 SOL)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 86% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2017
ELA
70%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
72%
2025
Math
90%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 33 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Thomas Jefferson Elementary 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,859/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Louisa), 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

$67,645

Median home value

$269,200

Median rent

$1,144/mo

College educated

25.8%

Homeownership

76.5%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23093; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 in Louisa County Public Schools

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jouett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.9PK–5Not available644Compare →
Moss-nuckols ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–5Not available589Compare →
Trevilians ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–5Not available545Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Louisa County Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$15,182NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thomas Jefferson Elementary is listed in Louisa County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thomas Jefferson Elementary

Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary school in Louisa, VA, part of Louisa County Public Schools, serving approximately 648 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary

What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary serve?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in VA?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary ranks #377 of 1,851 schools in VA.

What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas Jefferson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Elementary has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a charter school?

No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary a Title I school?

No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Elementary?

89.0% of students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
648
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Louisa County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.6%
Area population (ZIP 23093)
14,243
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
44.4
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 23093; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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