Jefferson Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Caldwell, New Jersey 07006 · Caldwell-West School District
#387 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#3337 of 50,301 nationally
About Jefferson Elementary School
Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary located in West Caldwell, in the Caldwell-West School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 246 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 83.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of elementary schools in United States and 387th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (73th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 246.
There are 5 schools in West Caldwell; Jefferson Elementary School ranks 2nd of 4 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%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)17.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.7
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
- 246
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 17.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- 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).
Grover Cleveland Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
610 students · 495 m away
James Caldwell High School
West Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
749 students · 580 m away
Harrison School
West Caldwell · Public other · Grades PK–PK
39 students · 1.1 km away
Wilson Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
214 students · 1.3 km away
Essex Fells Elementary School
Essex Fells · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
251 students · 1.3 km away
Lincoln Elementary School
Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students · 1.7 km away
Washington Elementary School
West Caldwell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students · 1.7 km away
Lester C Noecker
Roseland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
451 students · 2.8 km away
Forest Avenue School
Verona · Public elementary · Grades K–4
230 students · 3.1 km away
Gould/Mountain Elementary School
N Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 4–6
279 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
Richard E Byrd School
Glen Rock · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
Hamburg School
Hamburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
Mildred Barry Garvin Elementary
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
245 students
J. Garfield Jackson Sr. Academy
East Orange · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students
Salem Drive School
Whippany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
245 students
John Hydock Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
245 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
Jefferson Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 83.1 out of 100 (Top 10% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #387 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 #387 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #3337 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Jefferson Elementary School?
Jefferson Elementary School had 246 students in 2025.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Jefferson Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. 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.