Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Union City, New Jersey 07087 · Union City School District
#926 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#19720 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in Union City, in the Union City School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 272 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 926th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (89th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 272.
There are 14 schools in Union City; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 4th of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)85.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Jefferson Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 272
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 85.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Union Hill Middle School
Union City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
865 students · 309 m away
George Washington Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
776 students · 413 m away
Daniel Webster School
Weehawken · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
406 students · 436 m away
Weehawken High School
Weehawken · Public high · Grades 7–12
604 students · 659 m away
Robert Waters Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
983 students · 666 m away
Union City High School
Union City · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,147 students · 888 m away
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
871 students · 895 m away
Theodore Roosevelt School
Weehawken · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
337 students · 1.0 km away
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Center for Early Childhood Education
Union City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
300 students · 1.2 km away
Emerson Middle School
Union City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students · 1.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Stony Brook School
North Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
272 students
Oakwood Avenue Community School
Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
272 students
Norman S. Weir
Paterson · Public elementary · Grades K–8
272 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Rockaway · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
272 students
Sewell Elementary School
Sewell · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
273 students
Oaklyn Public School
Oaklyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #926 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Jefferson Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Jefferson Elementary School ranks #926 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #19720 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 272 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Jefferson Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Jefferson Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.