JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Bergenfield Borough School District school district, located in BERGENFIELD, NJ with about 262 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 200 Hickory Avenue in Bergenfield, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Bergenfield Public School District. As a neighborhood school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its students, typically catering to pupils from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school places a strong emphasis on foundational literacy and numeracy skills while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students to prepare them for middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academics, Jefferson Elementary is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, often serving as a hub for local families. The faculty and staff prioritize a balanced curriculum that incorporates modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of their student population. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and active parent involvement, Jefferson Elementary strives to provide a stable, enriching educational experience that aligns with the district’s broader goals of academic excellence and character building within the Bergenfield community.

For more information, contact Jefferson Elementary School at (201) 385-8804 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.