Serving 224 students in grades 1-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson Elementary School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
224 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment: 224 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-29% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
