- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hawthorne, NJ
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340699004814
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 13.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, NJ.
School address
District: Hawthorne Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340699004814 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340699004814 · Hawthorne, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11:1 · 13.5% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Hawthorne High School (569 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School held near 277 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.5 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hawthorne High
Hawthorne High School
569 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
522 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
521 students
- This school
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
264 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
253 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elementary School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary School compares
Thomas 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.5% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 44% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$25,062
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 264 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 53.0%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 53.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorne Public School District reports $25,062 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 521
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 264 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hawthorne, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 277 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 11:1, which is 7% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 30% 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
13.5% of students at Thomas 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is White at 53.0% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Hawthorne, 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 Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne Public School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Hawthorne Public School District also operates Hawthorne High School (569 students), Lincoln Middle School (522 students), and Roosevelt Elementary School (521 students). See the Hawthorne Public School District district page for the complete list.