THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington Township School District school district, located in TURNERSVILLE, NJ with about 527 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 50 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, located on Altair Drive in Turnersville, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Washington Township Public School District. The school typically serves students in grades Pre-K through 5, focusing on providing a foundational academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. As part of a larger suburban district, the school aims to foster a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially through structured classroom learning and various extracurricular activities.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Thomas Jefferson Elementary is known for its commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success through character development and technological integration. The school environment is characterized by a partnership between dedicated educators, active parent-teacher organizations, and the local community, all working in tandem to support student achievement. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and individualized attention, the school strives to create a safe, engaging space that meets the diverse needs of its young learners in the Turnersville area.
For more information, contact THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (856) 589-8248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012-2437
(856) 589-8248
THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TURNERSVILLE, NJ with about 527 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washington Township School District
- Total Students:
- 527
- Teachers:
- 50.55
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 527 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending THOMAS JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 74.0%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- Asian
- 4.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 53.3%
- Male
- 46.7%
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.