Jerry Thomas Elementary School in Jupiter, Florida on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jerry Thomas Elementary School is an urban public school in Jupiter, Florida that is part of Palm Beach County Public Schools. It serves 688 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 11.7:1. Its teachers have had 41 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

688 Students

59 Teachers

800 Maplewood Dr

Jupiter, FL 33458 View local requests

http://jtes.palmbeachschools.org

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Jerry Thomas Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Jerry Thomas Elementary School Demographics

40%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

40%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Jerry Thomas Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Apr 8, 2026

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