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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Grant Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 164 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 12:1 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 228 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 38%). 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 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
164 students
228 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
8:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1033 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#872 out of 2184 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
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
Pre-K Students
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33
Kindergarten Students
19
23
Grade 1 Students
31
31
Grade 2 Students
27
31
Grade 3 Students
31
26
Grade 4 Students
28
28
Grade 5 Students
28
35
Grade 6 Students
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21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
10%
% Hispanic
47%
75%
% Black
1%
4%
% White
46%
9%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
12%