- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 15.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341143000638 · North Arlington, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
164 enr · 13.7:1 · 23.5% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: North Arlington High School (634 students)
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School shrank from 179 students in 2022-23 to 169 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 12.9 → 15.9 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
- North Arlingto
North Arlington High School
634 students
- Veterans Middl
Veterans Middle School
426 students
- George Washing
George Washington Elementary School
335 students
- Susan B. Antho
Susan B. Anthony Elementary School
297 students
- This school 164
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
164 students
- Franklin D Roo 132
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School
132 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson Elementary School reports 164 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson Elementary School compares
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,613
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
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.
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
District finance for North Arlington School District reports $19,613 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~164 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 169 (2023-24), down 10.
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, gifted-program reporting, 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 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.
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.