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Thomas Jefferson Elementary

1540 Fifth St., Glendale, CA, 91201

Ranked 1876 of 7047 in California

Top schools in Glendale
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Thomas Jefferson Elementary

1540 Fifth St., Glendale, CA, 91201

About Thomas Jefferson Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 45%
Reading 55%
State average proficiency is 45% in Math and 55% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
796
Total Students
$108266
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 88.69%
Asian 2.39%
Hispanic 6.66%
Black 1.38%
Two+ Races 0.88%
Native Am. 0%
White
88.69%
Asian
2.39%
Hispanic
6.66%
Black
1.38%
Two+ Races
0.88%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 796
52.26%
416 Female
47.74%
380 Male

Student Population

796 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Thomas Jefferson Elementary Contact Information

Address

1540 Fifth St., Glendale, CA, 91201

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Phone

(818) 243-4279

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Website

gusd.net

TOP 1876 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas Jefferson Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM – 2:21 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Families are being urged to apply for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's Armenian Dual Immersion program for the next school year. The school is also getting ready for upcoming events on campus, like open house and activities for parents that show off what students are learning and the school's programs.

FAQ

Q1. What time does the day usually start and end at Thomas Jefferson Elementary?

Ans: Most of the time, elementary schools in the district start in the morning and end in the early afternoon, but the exact times may be different for each grade level.

Q2. Does the school have counselors who can help students?

Ans. Yes, most of the time, students can use school counseling services that help with schoolwork and social skills.

Q3. Do students have chances to take part in arts programs?

Ans. During the school year, students can take part in activities like music, visual arts, and school plays.

Q4. How can families who are new to the area enroll their kids in school?

Ans. Families usually enroll their children in the Glendale Unified School District by sending in the necessary paperwork and proof of residency.

Q5. Does the school give parents chances to get involved?

Ans. Parents can often get involved by volunteering, joining school committees, and going to events that happen during the school year.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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