Thomas Jefferson Early Learning Center
Tel:
(201)336-9855
- Thomas Jefferson Early Learning Center serves 257 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
School Overview
- Thomas Jefferson Early Learning Center's student population of 257 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 257 students |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 14 teachers |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Thomas Jefferson Early Learning Center's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Early Learning Center is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 |
| Asian | 14% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 27% |
| Black | 5% | 16% |
| White | 26% | 45% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.44 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ridgefield Park School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Thomas Jefferson Early Learning Center is Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ridgefield Park Lincoln Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 315 students
0.4 miles
712 Lincoln Avenue
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201)994-1830 0.4 1-6 315 - Ridgefield Park Ridgefield Park Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 1246 students
0.5 miles
1 Ozzie Nelson Drive
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201)440-1440 0.5 7-12 1246 - Ridgefield Park Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: 2-6 | 338 students
0.5 miles
508 Teaneck Road
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201)440-0808 0.5 2-6 338 - Ridgefield Park Grant Elementary School Grades: 2-6 | 190 students
0.7 miles
104 Henry St
Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201)641-0441 0.7 2-6 190 - Bogota E. Roy Bixby Grades: PK-6 | 284 students
0.9 miles
25 Fischer Ave
Bogota, NJ 07603
(201)441-4834 0.9 PK-6 284
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