Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Grant Elementary School
Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School or Grant 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
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 179 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 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 204 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Grant 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 45-49% (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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-6
Total Students
179 students
204 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#926 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#842 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
25
25
Grade 1 Students
25
23
Grade 2 Students
24
28
Grade 3 Students
24
31
Grade 4 Students
25
22
Grade 5 Students
23
32
Grade 6 Students
-
35
Ungraded Students
33
8
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
14%
% Hispanic
47%
68%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
46%
13%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.51
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
14%
