Thomas Jefferson School #9
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Garfield, New Jersey 07026 · Garfield Public School District
#649 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#9755 of 50,301 nationally
About Thomas Jefferson School #9
Thomas Jefferson School #9 is a public elementary located in Garfield, in the Garfield Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 368 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 72.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 649th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 368.
There are 12 schools in Garfield; Thomas Jefferson School #9 ranks 1st of 8 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%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)60.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
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 Thomas Jefferson School #9 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- 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 Thomas Jefferson School #9
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Garfield Public Preschool 3 at Headstart
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
102 students · 841 m away
Franklin School
Saddle Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–6
328 students · 868 m away
Garfield Public Preschool Annex
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
105 students · 916 m away
Garfield High School
Garfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,258 students · 1.1 km away
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center
Garfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
204 students · 1.2 km away
Garfield Middle School
Garfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
971 students · 1.2 km away
Christopher Columbus School #8
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 1.3 km away
Washington Irving School #4
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 1.5 km away
Lodi High School
Lodi · Public high · Grades 9–12
906 students · 1.5 km away
Columbus School
Lodi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
265 students · 1.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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368 students
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368 students
Edith A. Bogert Elementary School
Upper Saddle River · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
368 students
Southern Boulevard School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades K–3
369 students
McKenzie School
East Rutherford · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
369 students
Maurice River Township School
Port Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
369 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Thomas Jefferson School #9 a good school?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 has a Success Index (US) of 72.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #649 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 Thomas Jefferson School #9 rank in New Jersey?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 ranks #649 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #9755 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Thomas Jefferson School #9?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 had 368 students in 2025.
Is Thomas Jefferson School #9 a elementary school or a high school?
Thomas Jefferson School #9 is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Thomas Jefferson School #9?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Thomas Jefferson School #9; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.