School Overview
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is a public school located in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Jefferson Township Public Schools district, the institution is committed to providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and a supportive learning environment. The school is known for fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, focusing on the holistic growth of its students through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular activities designed to meet diverse learning needs.

Academically, the school follows the curriculum standards established by the district, placing a strong emphasis on literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the traditional classroom, Ellen T. Briggs Elementary encourages student engagement through various programs that promote social-emotional learning and community involvement. With its location in the suburban setting of Lake Hopatcong, the school serves as a central hub for local families, working to ensure that students are adequately prepared for the transition to middle school while maintaining a positive and inclusive school climate.
190
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White147
Hispanic27
Black1
Asian6
Two or More9
  • White
    147 (77.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (14.2 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.7 %)
  • Asian
    6 (3.2 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Jefferson Township Public School District
Phone: (973)663-0900
Website: http://www.jefftwp.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 1st
Total Students: 190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 27
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 22
Kindergarten 67
Grade 1 70
Ungraded 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten22
Kindergarten67
Grade 170
Ungraded31
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8645.3%
Male10454.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)