Very Good
#586 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 24% in state
Based on limited data
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Elementary School · Jefferson Township Public School District · Lake Hopatcong, NJ
A Jefferson Township Public School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – Kindergarten.
1 JEFFERSON DRIVE, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NJ statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$111,081
Median home value
$412,800
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
44%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07849; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith M. Decker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–2 | 1.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Arthur Stanlick Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 396 | Compare → |
| Nixon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–4 | 3.3 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Durban Avenue Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–1 | 3.7 mi | 273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,107NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is listed in Jefferson Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is a public elementary school in Lake Hopatcong, NJ, part of Jefferson Township Public School District, serving approximately 213 students in grades Pre-K-Kindergarten with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #586 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School
What grades does Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School serve?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School rank in NJ?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School ranks #586 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School a charter school?
No, Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
10.3% of students at Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Morris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (973) 663-0900
- Area population (ZIP 07849)
- 8,475
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07849; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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