THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Hawthorne Public School District school district, located in HAWTHORNE, NJ with about 273 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 25 teachers, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Hawthorne, New Jersey, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Hawthorne Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes the development of fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere, where educators work closely with families to ensure that each child receives personalized attention and meets the district’s educational benchmarks.
Beyond core academics, Thomas Jefferson Elementary places a significant focus on the social and emotional growth of its students. The school curriculum is complemented by various programs and extracurricular activities that encourage character development, creativity, and physical well-being. By maintaining a student-centered approach and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact Thomas Jefferson Elementary School at (973) 423-6480 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07507
(973) 423-6480
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in HAWTHORNE, NJ with about 273 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Hawthorne Public School District
- Total Students:
- 273
- Teachers:
- 25.43
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 273 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.
- White
- 70.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 22.7%
- Asian
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- Female
- 44.0%
- Male
- 56.0%
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.