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.
479
Total Students
53.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
37.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic Student Count
White302
Hispanic44
Black83
Asian21
Two or More29
  • White
    302 (63.0 %)
  • Black
    83 (17.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    44 (9.2 %)
  • Two or More
    29 (6.1 %)
  • Asian
    21 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten91
Grade 158
Grade 262
Grade 374
Grade 464
Grade 590
Ungraded40
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22446.8%
Male25553.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)