- Enrollment
- 1,239
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bergenfield, NJ
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340150000274
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Bergenfield · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bergenfield, NJ.
School address
District: Bergenfield Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340150000274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 340150000274 · Bergenfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 17.1:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Bergenfield High School (1,239 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.5 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bergenfield Hi
Bergenfield High School
1,239 students
- Roy W. Brown M
Roy W. Brown Middle School
761 students
- Lincoln Elemen 443
Lincoln Elementary School
443 students
- Franklin Eleme 352
Franklin Elementary School
352 students
- This school 291
Jefferson Elementary School
291 students
- Hoover Element 261
Hoover Elementary School
261 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 45% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 43% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 96% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,196
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 291 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.0%
Asian 23.8%
White 14.5%
African American 7.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bergenfield Borough School District reports $25,196 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergenfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roy W. Brown Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 352
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 291 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bergenfield, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 284 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 17.1:1, which is 45% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
16.9% of students at Jefferson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 51.0% of enrollment, in Bergenfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Bergenfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Bergenfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bergenfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Bergenfield Borough School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Bergenfield Borough School District also operates Bergenfield High School (1,239 students), Roy W. Brown Middle School (761 students), and Lincoln Elementary School (443 students). See the Bergenfield Borough School District district page for the complete list.