Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
479 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
479
Total Students
53.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 302 |
| Hispanic | 44 |
| Black | 83 |
| Asian | 21 |
| Two or More | 29 |
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White302 (63.0 %)
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Black83 (17.3 %)
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Hispanic44 (9.2 %)
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Two or More29 (6.1 %)
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Asian21 (4.4 %)
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: | Washington Township School District |
| Phone: | (856)589-8248 |
| Website: | http://www.wtps.org/Domain/12 |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 479 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 53.5 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 9.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 147 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 33 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
91
Grade 1
58
Grade 2
62
Grade 3
74
Grade 4
64
Grade 5
90
Ungraded
40
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 91 |
| Grade 1 | 58 |
| Grade 2 | 62 |
| Grade 3 | 74 |
| Grade 4 | 64 |
| Grade 5 | 90 |
| Ungraded | 40 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 224 | 46.8% |
| Male | 255 | 53.2% |
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