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Jefferson (annex) Elementary School
Elementary School · Wallington Boro School District · Wallington, NJ
A Wallington Boro School District elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6 Bond Street, Wallington, NJ 07057
- Math 45% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jefferson (annex) Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2018, to 35% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jefferson (annex) Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,598/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wallington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,422
Median home value
$493,700
Median rent
$1,568/mo
College educated
36.9%
Homeownership
38.7%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07057; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Mario Drago School No. 3Enrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 711 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wallington Boro School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,340NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson (annex) Elementary School is listed in Wallington Boro School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson (annex) Elementary School
Jefferson (annex) Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wallington, NJ, part of Wallington Boro School District, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,364 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson (annex) Elementary School
What grades does Jefferson (annex) Elementary School serve?
Jefferson (annex) Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Jefferson (annex) Elementary School?
Jefferson (annex) Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson (annex) Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson (annex) Elementary School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson (annex) Elementary School rank in NJ?
Jefferson (annex) Elementary School ranks #2,364 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Jefferson (annex) Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson (annex) Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Jefferson (annex) Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson (annex) Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Jefferson (annex) Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jefferson (annex) Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson (annex) Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jefferson (annex) Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson (annex) Elementary School?
36.0% of students at Jefferson (annex) 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (973) 836-4700
- Area population (ZIP 07057)
- 11,825
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39
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.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment 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 07057; 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 multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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