% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
California Standards Test (CST)
59%
60%
48%
76%
78%
69%
This school in 2012
Burbank Unified average
California state average
% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
California Standards Test (CST)
92%
81%
67%
91%
81%
71%
This school in 2012
Burbank Unified average
California state average
% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
California Standards Test (CST)
80%
75%
63%
75%
74%
65%
84%
76%
60%
This school in 2012
Burbank Unified average
California state average
% scale represents number of student who met or exceeded standards
We do not have any test data available for this school.
About This School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Burbank. The principal of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is Melissa Kistler, whose e-mail is melissakistler@burbankusd.org. 781 children attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and identfiy primarily as White, non-Hispanic; Filipino; and Unspecified. 14% of the Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are "limited in English proficiency." 12% of the 781 students here have subsidized lunches. The ratio of students to teachers at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 21:1. George Washington Elementary School is one of the nearest elementary schools.
Extracurricular Activities
Arts
Band
Chorus
Computer arts
Dance
Drawing painting
Orchestra
Theater drama
Video film production
Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
P.E. classes
Softball
Volleyball
Student Ethnicities
Ethnicity
School
District
White, non-Hispanic
54%
46%
Filipino
3%
4%
Unspecified
19%
6%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Asian
11%
6%
Black, non-Hispanic
1%
2%
Native American or Native Alaskan
0.1%
0.2%
Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
Student Subgroups
Subgroup
School
District
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program
I love this school. Great teachers Great staff and the PTA is wonderful. My daughter is completing the first grade and I look forward to next year. I have not had any issues and all my questions have been answered and worries put to rest.
(1 year ago)
Love this school. My husband and I both moved to Burbank and now our oldest child attends this school. This was the best decision we ever made and she is doing great. She welcomes the knowledge she gains with a very positive attitude and outlook which is all thatnks to her amaizing teacher who knows how to push her just right enough to want to excel. I feel that the school communicates effectively with perants on information pertinent to kids education safety (so important). I have nothing but GREAT to say about this school its officials students and parents.
(1 year ago)
We have been VERY pleased with Jefferson Elementary. We have recently moved her from another district with my husband's new job and have been immensely pleased with the office staff excellent principal and my sons amazing first grade teacher. My son has some speech and occupational therapy needs and they have also been wonderful in considering and addressing his specific needs. The school has a very good "Peaceful Playground" policy for recess that teaches kids the activities and games that ARE acceptable instead of harping on those not allowed. The school uses incentive slips for recognition and the principal knows and interacts with her students with kindness and enthusiasm. The PTA and music programs have also been excellent. We feel fortunate to be at this school.
(1 year ago)
Great school awesome principal. Office staff is very rude! Teachers are amazing truly! My son has really excelled and I couldn't be happier. The PTA is super strong and parental involvement is very high in the classrooms.
(2 years ago)
I feel the same way about the office staff moody and just plain rude. I haven't seen much action coming from the principle regarding issues with teachers that shouldn't be teaching. Last year wasn't the greatest but we are fortunate to have AMAZING teachers this year!
(2 years ago)
Great Principal and Teachers. Parents get involved. Rude and arrogant office staff. That type of attitude should not be present near children.
(3 years ago)
I went there and my three kids went there. Great teachers and great principles and wonderful memories.
(3 years ago)
so far I love the way my kids are so into the teachers and their studies....they have a great helping systems and thanks to all the parent that can help make the teachers work a bit easier.
(3 years ago)
My son's teacher Ms. Kubeczka just won teacher of the year at TJ elementary school. Her and Ms. Kistler (the principal) make TJ the best elementary school for my son and others.
(3 years ago)
I love this school. My daughter did not go to preschool so the first week was rough but she excells now and I could not be happier. I volunteer once a week and see all of the fun projects that she does and all of learning that goes on. Excellent
(3 years ago)
great teachers and staff and a wonderful group of parents.
(3 years ago)
wonderful teachers kids! This school is amazing! What great partnerships!
(3 years ago)
We have been pleased with the level of education our children have received at Jefferson. The teachers are dedicated and caring and parents are involved. Great school!
(3 years ago)
Amazing teachers and involved parents make this a top performing school year after year! My kids love it and we love it.
(3 years ago)
Thomas Jefferson is a welcoming community of parents and teachers! My daughter has thrived at TJ and I love the support she gets from her teachers. We are so fortunate to be able to attend such a wonderful school!!
(3 years ago)
Excellent all around meeting all requirements
(3 years ago)
Great teachers lots of parental involvement. The school has always felt like home to all three of my kids.
(3 years ago)
This school has fabulous parents and students! Itis in a nice neighborhood. Thomas jefferson has many programs and opportunities for students to excel and try out new things. I wouldn't want my own children to go to any other elementary school in Burbank!
(3 years ago)
the teachers and environment. the immediate area around the school is also ideal
(3 years ago)
They are so organized with their schedule that I never feel like my kid is one of 700! There is a true personal and hands on approach and our new Principal is awesome!