Overview
Thomas Jefferson El Sch is a public elementary serving grades 0–5 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 246 students. It is part of the Bethlehem Area SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
246 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictBethlehem Area SD
County42095
CityBethlehem
ZIP18018
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420357006633
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment246
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %83%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)