Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hawthorne, New Jersey, serving 266 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hawthorne Public School District, which is ranked 373 out of 613 districts in the state.

Academically, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the top 50% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 477 out of 1,338 schools (3 out of 5 stars). In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are higher than the district and state averages across all grade levels. However, the school lags behind high-performing schools in the Ridgewood Public School District, such as Orchard Elementary School and Ridge Elementary School, which consistently rank among the top 10% of New Jersey elementary schools.

The school's diverse student population includes a significant Hispanic student population, which ranks in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools. Additionally, the school's special education students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 1% of New Jersey elementary schools in this subgroup. Despite these strengths, the school has experienced an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 6.9% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. By learning from the best practices of neighboring high-performing schools, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School can work to improve its overall performance and provide an exceptional educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 233 Goffle Hill Road
       Hawthorne, NJ  07507


(973) 423-6480

District: Hawthorne Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
477th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,713 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lincoln Middle School
High:    Hawthorne High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.8%
Hispanic:
35.7%
Two or more races:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.1% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 64.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Hawthorne Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.8%), Hispanic (35.7%), two or more races (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 19.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hawthorne Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 10.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hawthorne Public School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is $17,713, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hawthorne Public School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 477th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hawthorne Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne Public School District 373rd of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.59 89th 1204 92.6%
2004 57.91 689th 1298 46.9%
2005 81.82 125th 1303 90.4%
2006 80.74 139th 1314 89.4%
2007 84.34 18th 1329 98.6%
2008 85.25 28th 1338 97.9%
2009 79.40 228th 1346 83.1%
2010 87.69 25th 1354 98.2%
2011 82.41 145th 1360 89.3%
2012 72.21 438th 1363 67.9%
2013 78.14 280th 1367 79.5%
2014 80.82 222nd 1363 83.7%
2015 56.82 609th 1357 55.1%
2016 51.81 686th 1346 49.0%
2017 77.49 326th 1352 75.9%
2018 73.71 393rd 1353 71.0%
2019 67.27 484th 1360 64.4%
2021 54.97 531st 1317 59.7%
2022 58.14 576th 1345 57.2%
2023 62.98 508th 1342 62.1%
2024 65.14 477th 1338 64.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 98.85 11th 989 98.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.40 212th 948 77.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.57 314th 1333 76.4%
2019 68.31 456th 1331 65.7%
2021 54.42 526th 1290 59.2%
2022 61.48 515th 1326 61.2%
2023 61.47 515th 1318 60.9%
2024 65.86 453rd 1317 65.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.09 489th 1334 63.3%
2019 77.37 292nd 1335 78.1%
2021 54.61 508th 1297 60.8%
2022 56.18 573rd 1324 56.7%
2023 63.34 479th 1315 63.6%
2024 61.62 497th 1313 62.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.83 444th 899 50.6%
2022 60.29 312th 953 67.3%
2023 92.74 56th 982 94.3%
2024 66.27 273rd 989 72.4%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.58 240th 1022 76.5%
2019 72.58 238th 1023 76.7%
2021 44.29 515th 964 46.6%
2022 45.32 550th 976 43.6%
2023 36.37 646th 975 33.7%
2024 56.90 418th 963 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 224 3 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1989 246 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 258
1990 260 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1991 292 3 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 308
1992 304 2 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 276 3 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1994 285 2 7 12 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 317 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1996 317 1 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 327
1998 334 3 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 332 5 1 17 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2000 312 4 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2001 322 1 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2002 228 2 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2003 228 2 2 18 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2004 203 0 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2005 209 2 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 248
2006 217 2 2 28 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2007 225 2 1 37 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2008 225 2 2 35 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2009 228 1 5 27 0 0 0 0 261
2010 218 5 5 45 0 0 0 0 273
2011 204 4 8 34 0 0 0 0 250
2012 232 9 13 57 0 0 0 0 311
2013 195 8 18 44 0 0 1 0 266
2014 223 8 18 69 0 0 1 0 319
2015 193 7 16 43 0 0 1 0 260
2016 193 10 11 54 0 0 0 0 268
2017 191 7 12 54 0 0 4 0 268
2018 193 2 11 62 0 0 5 0 273
2019 198 4 9 71 0 1 5 0 288
2020 189 8 8 67 0 1 6 0 279
2021 168 6 7 61 0 1 9 0 252
2022 154 5 10 71 0 1 11 0 252
2023 157 3 12 82 0 1 11 0 266
2024 149 4 12 99 0 0 13 0 277

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 13.0 18.0 n/a
1989 258 14.0 18.4 n/a
1990 271 15.0 18.0 0.4
1991 308 17.0 18.1 2.3
1992 318 18.0 17.6 2.5
1993 297 18.0 16.5 1.7
1994 306 18.0 17.0 2.6
1995 327 16.0 20.4 2.8
1996 327 16.0 20.4 2.8
1998 354 19.5 18.2 2
1999 355 20.8 17.1 1.7
2000 336 20.8 16.2 1.5
2001 335 21.0 16.0 1.8
2002 250 21.0 11.9 5.2
2003 250 21.0 11.9 5.2
2004 229 21.0 10.9 7.9
2005 248 18.0 13.8 n/a
2006 249 22.0 11.3 7.6
2007 265 25.0 10.6 6.4
2008 264 15.0 17.6 9.5
2009 261 45.8 4.4 9.2
2010 273 12.0 22.7 7.3
2011 250 12.2 20.4 12.8
2012 311 14.9 20.8 16.1
2013 266 19.1 13.9 12.8
2014 319 27.8 11.4 9.4
2015 260 26.0 10.0 10
2016 268 22.0 12.1 13.8
2017 268 25.5 10.4 14.2
2018 273 25.4 10.7 16.8
2019 288 24.0 12.0 15.6
2020 279 24.0 11.6 16.5
2021 252 22.5 11.2 14.7
2022 252 25.7 9.8 10.3
2023 266 24.5 10.8 14.7
2024 277 26.5 10.4 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 13.0 18.0 n/a
1989 258 14.0 18.4 n/a
1990 271 15.0 18.0 0.4
1991 308 17.0 18.1 2.3
1992 318 18.0 17.6 2.5
1993 297 18.0 16.5 1.7
1994 306 18.0 17.0 2.6
1995 327 16.0 20.4 2.8
1996 327 16.0 20.4 2.8
1998 354 19.5 18.2 2
1999 355 20.8 17.1 1.7
2000 336 20.8 16.2 1.5
2001 335 21.0 16.0 1.8
2002 250 21.0 11.9 5.2
2003 250 21.0 11.9 5.2
2004 229 21.0 10.9 7.9
2005 248 18.0 13.8 n/a
2006 249 22.0 11.3 7.6
2007 265 25.0 10.6 6.4
2008 264 15.0 17.6 9.5
2009 261 45.8 4.4 9.2
2010 273 12.0 22.7 7.3
2011 250 12.2 20.4 12.8
2012 311 14.9 20.8 16.1
2013 266 19.1 13.9 12.8
2014 319 27.8 11.4 9.4
2015 260 26.0 10.0 10
2016 268 22.0 12.1 13.8
2017 268 25.5 10.4 14.2
2018 273 25.4 10.7 16.8
2019 288 24.0 12.0 15.6
2020 279 24.0 11.6 16.5
2021 252 22.5 11.2 14.7
2022 252 25.7 9.8 10.3
2023 266 24.5 10.8 14.7
2024 277 26.5 10.4 19.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $37 (0.2%) $17,676 (99.8%) $17,713

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 484th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 508th of 1342 Elementary schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)42.859
 16.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Public School District)63.446
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)52.453.8
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Public School District)53.549.7
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)62.859.1
 3.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Public School District)61.463.6
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)62.956.8
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Public School District)4753.1
 6.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)76.658.1
 18.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Public School District)68.158.6
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)65.958
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Public School District)40.943.2
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students288266
 7.6%
African American43
 25%
American Indian00
Asian912
 33.3%
Hispanic7182
 15.5%
Pacific Islander11
White198157
 20.7%
Two or More Races511
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%14.7%
 1%


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Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lincoln Middle School
High : Hawthorne High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks 477th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are 54% White, 36% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% African American.


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