JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Caldwell-West School District school district, located in WEST CALDWELL, NJ with about 274 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 85 Prospect St in West Caldwell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Caldwell-West Caldwell School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented academic environment, focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development. It generally maintains a strong reputation for academic achievement, supported by a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement through its Home and School Association.
The school’s curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with opportunities for creative and extracurricular growth. Beyond the classroom, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes character development and inclusive practices, aiming to prepare its diverse student body for the transition to middle school. Its location in a suburban residential area provides a quiet, safe learning environment, making it a central hub for families in the West Caldwell community.
For more information, contact JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (973) 228-5994 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
WEST CALDWELL, NJ 07006
(973) 228-5994
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in WEST CALDWELL, NJ with about 274 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Caldwell-West School District
- Total Students:
- 274
- Teachers:
- 19.55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 274 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.1%
- Asian
- 4.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.7%
- Female
- 45.6%
- Male
- 54.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.