Thorpe J. Gordon Elem.
Jefferson City, MO · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is a elementary school located in Jefferson City, Missouri. The school serves 281 students.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. performs below the state average for Missouri. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
99% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. has 281 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
Yes, Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +14, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Thorpe J. Gordon Elem. is part of the Jefferson City in Jefferson City, Missouri. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.