Serving 164 students in grades Kindergarten-5, 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 is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 164 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jefferson Elementary School serves a central area in North Arlington, NJ, encompassing approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's student population of 164 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
164 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
47%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's ranking?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is ranked #1033 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas Jefferson Elementary School often compared to?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington Elementary School, Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
164 students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offer ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School part of?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of North Arlington School District.
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