What grades does THORPE J. GORDON ELEM. serve?

THORPE J. GORDON ELEM. is a Primary school serving students in JEFFERSON CITY, MO. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is THORPE J. GORDON ELEM. located?

THORPE J. GORDON ELEM. is located at JEFFERSON CITY, MO in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at THORPE J. GORDON ELEM.?

THORPE J. GORDON ELEM. has a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1.

What schools are in JEFFERSON CITY, MO?

JEFFERSON CITY, MO is served by the local school district. THORPE J. GORDON ELEM. is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School — School Calendar 2026-27

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65101

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Upcoming Events

Oct

Thu

Jefferson Picture DayEventDistrict-wide

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Oct

Tue

Jefferson Picture Retake DayEventDistrict-wide

Oct

Wed

Jefferson Scooter's Coffee Give Back DayEventDistrict-wide

Feb

Tue

Jefferson Scooter's Coffee Give Back DayEventDistrict-wide

Mar

Thu

Jefferson Spring PicturesEventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

297

Student:Teacher

9.6:1

Locale

Urban

District

JEFFERSON CITY

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.7%

Phone

(573)659-3170

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

20-24%

Math Proficiency

15-19%

Chronic Absenteeism

11.6%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

1 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1

Near average in MO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

295

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

26.02

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

1.5

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

1.12

School Resource Officers

0.38999999

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,522

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,948

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$17,164

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 20%Local 69%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$263,782

+4.7% 1yr+38.4% 5yr

Jefferson City, MO metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.3%

Below 150% poverty line

3.1%

Unemployment rate

6.9%

Uninsured residents

7.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,321

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,167

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

311 (27%)

Other Health Impairment

274 (23%)

Specific Learning Disability

248 (21%)

Autism

167 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

52 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

45 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

294

Current enrollment

Stable(-9% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Oct 8, 2026

Jefferson Picture Day

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Event

Tue, Oct 20, 2026

Jefferson Picture Retake Day

Event

Wed, Oct 21, 2026

Jefferson Scooter's Coffee Give Back Day

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in JEFFERSON CITY. Thorpe J. Gordon Elementary School follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Thu, Sep 17, 2026	Charger Family Group (CFG) MeetingDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Sep 29, 2026	Jefferson Color Run @ Engler ParkDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Oct 8, 2026	Jefferson Picture DayDistrict-wide Review the picture day notice for ordering information and dates.	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Jefferson Picture Retake DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Wed, Oct 21, 2026	Jefferson Scooter's Coffee Give Back DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Tue, Feb 16, 2027	Jefferson Scooter's Coffee Give Back DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, Mar 25, 2027	Jefferson Spring PicturesDistrict-wide	Event	—