THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL

THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Morris School District school district, located in MORRISTOWN, NJ with about 321 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade 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 30 teachers, THOMAS JEFFERSON 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 SCHOOL, located at the intersection of James Street and Ogden Place in Morristown, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Morris School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes both social-emotional learning and traditional core subjects. Its location in a historic and vibrant area of Morristown allows the school to benefit from a diverse student population and a strong connection to the local community.

The school is widely recognized for its emphasis on creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that promote student engagement. The faculty and administration focus heavily on collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for the academic challenges of middle school while encouraging them to become responsible and empathetic citizens within the larger Morristown community.

For more information, contact THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL at (973) 292-2090 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

JAMES STREET & OGDEN PLACE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960
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THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MORRISTOWN, NJ with about 321 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
321
Teachers:
30.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 321 students

White
45.8%
Hispanic/Latino
35.8%
Black or African American
11.8%
Asian
5.9%
Two or more races
0.6%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.