- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Morristown, NJ
Thomas Jefferson School
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Jefferson 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 341081004386
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Jefferson School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Morristown · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- students per teacher
- 29.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Jefferson 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 School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Morristown, NJ.
School address
District: Morris School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341081004386 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Thomas Jefferson School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 341081004386 · Morristown, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 11:1 · 29.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Morristown High School (1,816 students)
Thomas Jefferson School grew from 275 students in 2022-23 to 305 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Thomas Jefferson School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morristown Hig
Morristown High School
1,816 students
- Frelinghuysen
Frelinghuysen Middle School
1,078 students
- Normandy Park 371
Normandy Park School
371 students
- Alfred Vail Sc 342
Alfred Vail School
342 students
- Sussex Avenue 327
Sussex Avenue School
327 students
- This school 285
Thomas Jefferson School
285 students
What this shows Thomas Jefferson School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Jefferson School compares
Thomas Jefferson School is a growing 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 7% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.8% | ▲ 1% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 77% | - | - |
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.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above 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
10.9%
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
$24,771
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 43.9%
White 42.1%
African American 6.3%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 3.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Thomas Jefferson School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Morris School District reports $24,771 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Jefferson School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morristown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Frelinghuysen Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Normandy Park School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alfred Vail School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sussex Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Jefferson School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,078
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Jefferson School
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School?
Thomas Jefferson School has 285 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Morristown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 305 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson 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 School?
29.8% of students at Thomas Jefferson 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Jefferson School is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Morristown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Jefferson School?
Thomas Jefferson School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Morristown?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Jefferson School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Morristown, 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 Morristown on the city page.
What other schools are in Morris School District?
Besides Thomas Jefferson School, Morris School District also operates Morristown High School (1,816 students), Frelinghuysen Middle School (1,078 students), and Normandy Park School (371 students). See the Morris School District district page for the complete list.