Jefferson Elementary School vs. George Washington Elementary School
Should I attend Jefferson Elementary School or George Washington 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
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-6
Total Students
305 students
764 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1804 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
10%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
27
-
Kindergarten Students
50
89
Grade 1 Students
54
90
Grade 2 Students
66
96
Grade 3 Students
46
94
Grade 4 Students
41
91
Grade 5 Students
-
146
Grade 6 Students
-
143
Ungraded Students
21
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
92%
97%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
3%
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.06
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
82%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%