Bells Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Bells Elementary School or Thomas Jefferson Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Overview
Serving 552 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bells Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 482 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
552 students
482 students
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1237 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
91
94
Grade 1 Students
86
93
Grade 2 Students
92
68
Grade 3 Students
91
69
Grade 4 Students
102
85
Grade 5 Students
90
73
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
78%
65%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
