Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
434 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-24%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)10-14%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
89%
15%
White
1%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2010-2011 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% NJ state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
434 students attend Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jefferson Elementary School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% 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 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of Trenton Public School District.
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