Jefferson Elementary School

3400 PALISADE AVENUE
UNION CITY, NJ 07087

jefferson.ucboe.us/

302 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in the Palisade section of Union City, New Jersey, serving students in grades PK through 6. As part of the Union City School District, it operates within an urban environment known for its high population density and commitment to providing equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student body. The school is centrally located and serves as a foundational institution for the local community, emphasizing core academic instruction while addressing the unique socio-economic needs of its surrounding neighborhood.

The school is characterized by its focus on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages both academic growth and social development. Given the district's broader reputation for successful urban education reform, Jefferson Elementary implements structured curriculum standards aimed at preparing students for middle school transitions. The school maintains a strong partnership with the community and local families, striving to create a cohesive atmosphere where students from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds can succeed in a rigorous, inclusive educational setting.

302

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	272
Black	10
Asian	6

Hispanic
272 (90.1 %)
White
14 (4.6 %)
Black
10 (3.3 %)
Asian
6 (2.0 %)

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:	Union City School District
Phone:	(201)348-5960
Website:	http://jefferson.ucboe.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 52

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 35

Ungraded 19