Serving 251 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)40-49%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)20-29%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
35%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
61%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School?
251 students attend Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School part of?
Jefferson (Annex) Elementary School is part of Wallington Boro School District.
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