Jefferson School

(201)896-2065

www.lyndhurstschools.net/4/Home

237 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson School, located at 336 Lake Ave. in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lyndhurst School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational education in a supportive environment, typically catering to students in the lower elementary grades. The school emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is known for being an integral part of the Lyndhurst community, benefiting from the district's commitment to small-town values and individualized attention. Like other schools in the district, Jefferson focuses on maintaining a rigorous curriculum that aligns with New Jersey state standards, while encouraging parental involvement and community partnership. With its convenient location on Lake Avenue, the school serves as a central hub for local families, prioritizing a safe and collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow academically, creatively, and socially.

237

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	99
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
112 (47.3 %)
Hispanic
99 (41.8 %)
Two or More
12 (5.1 %)
Asian
7 (3.0 %)
Black
6 (2.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Lyndhurst Public School District
Phone:	(201)896-2065
Website:	http://www.lyndhurstschools.net/4/Home
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 81

Ungraded 12