At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 466
268
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
97%+26.5pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–6
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary is a public elementary serving grades 3–6 in Monroe, Louisiana. The school enrolls 268 students. It is part of the City of Monroe School District district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Louisiana state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
268 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span3–6
DistrictCity of Monroe School District
County22073
CityMonroe
ZIP71202
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID220108001482
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment268
White1.5%
Hispanic / Latino0.4%
Black / African American97.8%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
1.5%
Hispanic
0.4%
Black
97.8%
Asian
0.0%
Two+
0.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
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.