Jefferson Elementary School

Jefferson Elementary School is a regular public elementary school located in Plainfield, New Jersey. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 392 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11.2:1 with 35 full-time equivalent teachers. The setting is in a large suburban area that offers a variety of community resources.

Jefferson Elementary School’s academic performance is currently at the lower end, ranking 2126 out of 2475 schools in New Jersey, placing it in the 14th percentile overall and with an ELA/Reading proficiency rate of 16%, a Math proficiency rate of 17%, and only 1% proficient or above in Science. While these scores indicate areas for improvement, the school is likely focusing on student development and growth. Jefferson Elementary School is situated in a suburban neighborhood where families can engage with local parks, shops, and community centers, providing a supportive environment for students to thrive both inside and outside of the classroom.

While current test scores at Jefferson Elementary School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.