Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School serves 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School's student population of 190 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
14%
33%
Black
1%
15%
White
77%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School often compared to?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith M. Decker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
190 students attend Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School offer ?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School part of?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is part of Jefferson Township Public School District.
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