Enrollment
467
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westfield, NJ
Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341776005774
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 6
- elementary schools in Westfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, NJ.
School address
District: Westfield Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341776005774 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
0.0%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-100% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Westfield, New Jersey, enrolling 467 students.
Class loads run heavy: 14.6:1 is larger than about 89% of New Jersey schools and 24% above the 11.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 0.0% free-meal eligibility runs 100% below the New Jersey average.
With 467 students, its enrollment sits close to the New Jersey median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 551 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #317.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (22%) (diversity index 58/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.8% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Westfield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Franklin Elementary School (509 students): Jefferson Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 13.8:1).
Westfield Public School District also operates Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students) and Thomas Edison Intermediate School (800 students) alongside Jefferson Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Jefferson Elementary School compares
Jefferson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.0% | ▼ 100% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
0.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 100% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
2.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,586
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 59.7%
Asian 21.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westfield Public School District, which includes Jefferson Elementary School.
$22,586
Per student
-10%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.7%
State 23.9%
Federal 2.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westfield Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas Edison Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Intermediate School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tamaques Elementary School | Similar size | Similar 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
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 638
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Westfield
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Franklin Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Tamaques Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
362 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
300 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
291 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~467 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westfield, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Elementary School?
0.0% 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 White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Westfield, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jefferson Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Westfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Elementary School ranks #3 of 6 elementary schools in Westfield, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Westfield on the city page.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of New Jersey schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Westfield Public School District?
Besides Jefferson Elementary School, Westfield Public School District also operates Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students), Thomas Edison Intermediate School (800 students), and Roosevelt Intermediate School (638 students). See the Westfield Public School District district page for the complete list.
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