George Washington Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend George Washington 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
School
Top Rankings
George Washington Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, George Washington Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
330 students
169 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#821 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#926 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
48
-
Kindergarten Students
46
27
Grade 1 Students
49
27
Grade 2 Students
44
29
Grade 3 Students
49
27
Grade 4 Students
48
29
Grade 5 Students
46
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
41%
47%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
50%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
