The top reported proficiency rate is 23% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Thomas Jefferson Elementary serves students in third through sixth grade in Monroe, Louisiana, as a regular public school within the City of Monroe School District. The school draws from a city that is the economic and cultural center of northeastern Louisiana, with a mix of government, healthcare, education, retail, and residential uses. Monroe has seen population decline over recent decades, making it a mature urban area rather than one experiencing rapid growth. Home values in the school’s immediate area are well below state and national medians, and the local housing market has softened recently, which may be relevant for families considering a move into the attendance zone.
The student body is relatively small for the grades served. Nearly every student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a high concentration of economic need. The student population is overwhelmingly Black, with very small numbers of White and multiracial students, and no Asian, Native American, or Pacific Islander students recorded. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available from the source, so a parent may want to ask the school about those supports directly.
State assessment results from the LEAP 2025 tests, which cover the grades at this school, show that the share of students scoring proficient or above was modest across all subjects. Proficiency was highest in English language arts, followed by math, and was lower in science and social studies. On a combined proficiency index that averages performance across subjects, Thomas Jefferson Elementary sits below the midpoint relative to other districts in Ouachita Parish, meaning its overall academic results trail most of its neighboring systems. Only one year of assessment data was available, so trends over time cannot be assessed. The school did achieve full participation on the tests, a sign that nearly all enrolled students were assessed.
No information about school programs such as gifted education, music, art, or extracurricular offerings was found in the available data. Families interested in these areas should reach out directly to the school. Similarly, the district brief turned up no recent major changes such as bond measures, boundary adjustments, or curriculum shifts that would meet the bar for lasting impact. The absence of that information means the district has not had widely reported disruptions or overhauls in the recent past.
For a parent weighing this school, the picture is of a high-poverty elementary with modest test performance and a student population that is almost entirely Black. The school sits in a city that offers a range of civic and cultural anchors, including a university, museums, a zoo, and a regional airport, though the broader economic context includes a contracting population and a relatively low-cost housing market. A family considering Thomas Jefferson Elementary may wish to investigate what academic supports and enrichment opportunities are available inside the building, as well as how the school’s results compare with other elementary options in the district or parish that serve similar grade bands.
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