George Washington Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should I attend George Washington Elementary School or Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, George Washington 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-4
Total Students
764 students
305 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1804 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1563 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
27
Kindergarten Students
89
50
Grade 1 Students
90
54
Grade 2 Students
96
66
Grade 3 Students
94
46
Grade 4 Students
91
41
Grade 5 Students
146
-
Grade 6 Students
143
-
Ungraded Students
15
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
97%
92%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
1%
3%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.06
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%