Excellent
#144 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Hawthorne Public School District · Hawthorne, NJ
A Hawthorne Public School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
233 GOFFLE HILL ROAD, Hawthorne, NJ 07507
- Math 68% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2021, reaching 65% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Thomas Jefferson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated895/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
| Roosevelt Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 539 | Compare → |
| Calvin Coolidge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Memorial Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–4 | 1.3 mi | 353 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hawthorne Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $25,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is listed in Hawthorne Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hawthorne, NJ, part of Hawthorne Public School District, serving approximately 277 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #144 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
What grades does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serve?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank in NJ?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #144 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
19.1% of students at Thomas Jefferson 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Passaic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (973) 423-6480
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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.
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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