Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Washington Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Washington Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 277 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 259 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Washington 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 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
277 students
259 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#932 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#984 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
51
-
Kindergarten Students
33
39
Grade 1 Students
47
37
Grade 2 Students
29
47
Grade 3 Students
32
43
Grade 4 Students
40
42
Grade 5 Students
45
51
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
36%
71%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
54%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.58
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
12%
