- Enrollment
- 841
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lyndhurst, NJ
Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340921000574
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Lyndhurst · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, NJ.
School address
District: Lyndhurst Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340921000574 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Jefferson School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 340921000574 · Lyndhurst, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 11.6:1 · 24.9% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Lyndhurst High School (841 students)
Jefferson School held near 236 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Jefferson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lyndhurst High
Lyndhurst High School
841 students
- Lyndhurst Midd
Lyndhurst Middle School
610 students
- Roosevelt Scho 295
Roosevelt School
295 students
- This school 256
Jefferson School
256 students
- Franklin Schoo 196
Franklin School
196 students
- Washington Sch 162
Washington School
162 students
What this shows Jefferson School reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson School compares
Jefferson 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.9% | ▼ 16% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$21,954
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 256 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 50.4%
White 35.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 4.7%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Jefferson School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lyndhurst Public School District reports $21,954 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndhurst High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyndhurst Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 196
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson School
How many students attend Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has 256 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lyndhurst, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 237 (2022-23) → 236 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson School?
24.9% of students at Jefferson School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson School?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.4% of enrollment, in Lyndhurst, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson School?
Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Lyndhurst?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Lyndhurst, 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 Lyndhurst on the city page.
What other schools are in Lyndhurst Public School District?
Besides Jefferson School, Lyndhurst Public School District also operates Lyndhurst High School (841 students), Lyndhurst Middle School (610 students), and Roosevelt School (295 students). See the Lyndhurst Public School District district page for the complete list.