Enrollment
164
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Arlington, 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 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341143000638
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 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 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in North Arlington · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 23.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has class sizes larger than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in North Arlington, NJ.
School address
District: North Arlington School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341143000638 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a small elementary school in North Arlington, New Jersey, enrolling 164 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of New Jersey schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 23.5% lands close to the New Jersey typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of New Jersey schools, with 164 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 2,501 New Jersey schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 122 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New Jersey schools statewide, it ranks #10, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (48%) and White (46%) (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 3.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding North Arlington School District spends $17,857 per pupil, 29% below the New Jersey average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
North Arlington School District also operates North Arlington High School (634 students) and Veterans Middle School (426 students) alongside Thomas 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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School compares
Thomas 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 | 13.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.5% | ▼ 21% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 164 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
164
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 83% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$17,857
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $24,984
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
White 46.3%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 1.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Thomas 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 North Arlington School District, which includes Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
$17,857
Per student
-29%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.4%
State 30.8%
Federal 2.8%
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Arlington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Washington Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~164 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has 164 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Arlington, NJ.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 13.7:1, which is 16% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
23.5% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment, in North Arlington, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Thomas Jefferson Elementary School rank among public schools in North Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in North Arlington, 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 North Arlington on the city page.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% 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 North Arlington School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, North Arlington School District also operates North Arlington High School (634 students), Veterans Middle School (426 students), and George Washington Elementary School (335 students). See the North Arlington School District district page for the complete list.
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