- Enrollment
- 1,776
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Jefferson Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341776005774 · Westfield, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 14.6:1 · 0.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Westfield Senior High School (1,776 students)
Jefferson Elementary School held near 472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.8 → 36.6 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
- Westfield Seni
Westfield Senior High School
1,776 students
- Thomas Edison
Thomas Edison Intermediate School
800 students
- Roosevelt Inte 638
Roosevelt Intermediate School
638 students
- Franklin Eleme 509
Franklin Elementary School
509 students
- This school 467
Jefferson Elementary School
467 students
- Tamaques Eleme 427
Tamaques Elementary School
427 students
What this shows Jefferson Elementary School reports 467 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 | 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 methodology
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
$22,299
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 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.
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
District finance for Westfield Public School District reports $22,299 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~467 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
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, 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 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.
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.