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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students (10-11)
243 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)70-74%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Asian
(10-11)31%
9%
Hispanic
(10-11)8%
22%
Black
(10-11)1%
16%
White
(10-11)60%
52%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
1%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
243 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of Northvale Public School District.
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