Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

233 Goffle Hill Road
Hawthorne, NJ 07507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
252 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#854 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
26%
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50-54%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
28%
32%
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Black
2%
15%
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White
61%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
This chart display the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #854 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
252 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Hawthorne Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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