Thomas Jefferson School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson School is an elementary school located in Morristown, New Jersey, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 275 students. It is part of the Morris School District, which is ranked 292 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Thomas Jefferson School stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (42.55%) and African American (5.82%) students compared to the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. Academically, the school outperforms the district and state in proficiency rates for both English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5, with particularly strong performance in 5th grade. However, the school's performance with Hispanic and English Language Learner students is relatively lower, indicating a need to address achievement gaps and ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Additionally, the school's increasing chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 4.6% in 2016-2017 to 10.9% in 2021-2022, is a concern that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.

When compared to other schools in the Morris School District, Thomas Jefferson School stands out for its diverse student population and strong academic performance, particularly in the upper grades. However, the school's challenges with chronic absenteeism and achievement gaps for certain subgroups suggest areas for continued improvement and support to ensure all students at Thomas Jefferson School have the opportunity to thrive.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 James Street & Ogden Place
       Morristown, NJ  07960


(973) 292-2090

District: Morris School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
460th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,406 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  275

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.3%
Hispanic:
42.5%
African American:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.5% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson School ranks better than 65.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Morris School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.71. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.3%), Hispanic (42.5%), African American (5.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson School is 10.4, which is the 3rd best among 4 elementary schools in the Morris School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson School is $11,406. 3 elementary schools in the Morris School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson School 460th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson School in the ranking list.)

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Morris School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Morris School District 292nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.03 575th 1204 52.2%
2004 66.92 526th 1298 59.5%
2005 61.64 653rd 1303 49.9%
2006 64.32 607th 1314 53.8%
2007 63.84 630th 1329 52.6%
2008 65.02 575th 1338 57.0%
2009 66.24 543rd 1346 59.7%
2010 61.41 633rd 1354 53.2%
2011 54.10 782nd 1360 42.5%
2012 65.86 571st 1363 58.1%
2013 74.19 390th 1367 71.5%
2014 76.92 318th 1363 76.7%
2015 70.30 421st 1357 69.0%
2016 71.14 419th 1346 68.9%
2017 66.28 516th 1352 61.8%
2018 64.17 529th 1353 60.9%
2019 60.72 581st 1360 57.3%
2021 65.66 404th 1317 69.3%
2022 65.17 488th 1345 63.7%
2023 66.71 460th 1342 65.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.30 210th 434 51.6%
2019 24.76 354th 463 23.5%
2021 39.73 212th 411 48.4%
2022 34.46 298th 489 39.1%
2023 39.56 259th 499 48.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.07 581st 1001 42.0%
2019 38.33 550th 1007 45.4%
2021 72.08 164th 868 81.1%
2022 47.44 418th 949 56.0%
2023 72.02 185th 958 80.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.87 516th 942 45.2%
2019 24.57 719th 948 24.2%
2021 40.53 483rd 839 42.4%
2022 44.48 446th 863 48.3%
2023 48.62 415th 910 54.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 519th 1333 61.1%
2019 61.24 551st 1331 58.6%
2021 64.84 399th 1290 69.1%
2022 64.10 482nd 1326 63.7%
2023 57.42 548th 1318 58.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.16 512th 1334 61.6%
2019 59.05 562nd 1335 57.9%
2021 65.87 391st 1297 69.9%
2022 65.53 451st 1324 65.9%
2023 74.53 329th 1315 75.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.93 40th 517 92.3%
2019 74.73 101st 522 80.7%
2021 83.52 33rd 456 92.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.76 442nd 870 49.2%
2019 42.21 507th 899 43.6%
2021 42.32 477th 896 46.8%
2022 44.13 483rd 953 49.3%
2023 46.27 489th 982 50.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.80 87th 1022 91.5%
2019 86.99 71st 1023 93.1%
2021 87.23 69th 964 92.8%
2022 74.97 219th 976 77.6%
2023 86.42 87th 975 91.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 146 65 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 229
1989 174 52 12 18 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1990 168 58 15 20 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1991 167 60 13 19 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1992 184 50 10 25 0 n/a n/a 0 269
1993 193 54 8 23 0 n/a n/a 0 278
1994 217 54 12 23 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1995 206 52 24 28 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1996 206 52 24 28 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1998 196 73 26 35 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 184 80 20 41 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2000 162 75 19 44 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 153 64 22 48 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2002 145 57 15 47 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2003 145 57 15 47 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2004 152 56 15 47 0 n/a n/a 0 270
2005 172 50 15 53 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2006 175 41 15 49 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2007 170 38 12 56 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2008 170 46 13 57 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2009 184 46 14 58 0 0 0 0 302
2010 173 38 22 62 0 0 0 0 295
2011 176 45 23 63 0 0 2 0 309
2012 157 35 27 58 0 0 0 0 277
2013 183 35 27 73 0 0 0 0 318
2014 171 30 25 82 0 0 0 0 308
2015 174 25 20 98 0 0 0 0 317
2016 150 31 19 100 0 0 0 0 300
2017 142 38 17 110 0 0 1 0 308
2018 147 38 19 115 0 0 2 0 321
2019 135 40 13 123 0 0 3 0 314
2020 144 28 16 121 0 0 10 0 319
2021 123 26 13 99 0 0 11 0 272
2022 133 20 14 89 0 0 18 0 274
2023 119 16 13 117 0 0 10 0 275

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Jefferson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 229 21.0 10.9 n/a
1989 256 18.0 14.2 n/a
1990 261 21.0 12.4 10
1991 259 23.0 11.2 22.8
1992 269 23.0 11.6 11.2
1993 278 22.0 12.6 17.3
1994 306 22.0 13.9 18
1995 310 21.0 14.8 16.5
1996 310 21.0 14.8 16.5
1998 330 24.0 13.8 18.2
1999 325 24.0 13.5 17.2
2000 300 24.0 12.5 24
2001 287 24.3 11.8 27.5
2002 264 22.0 12.0 22
2003 264 22.0 12.0 22
2004 270 20.5 13.2 20.4
2005 290 26.0 11.2 n/a
2006 280 24.0 11.7 20
2007 276 26.0 10.6 17.4
2008 286 20.0 14.3 23.4
2009 302 29.3 8.6 23.2
2010 295 24.0 12.2 23.7
2011 309 24.0 12.8 28.2
2012 277 30.6 9.0 24.5
2013 318 29.5 10.7 26.7
2014 308 29.5 10.4 28.2
2015 317 30.0 10.5 31.5
2016 300 30.0 10.0 34
2017 308 32.6 9.4 38.6
2018 321 30.6 10.4 39.9
2019 314 32.0 9.8 37.3
2020 319 33.0 9.6 33.2
2021 272 28.0 9.7 33.5
2022 274 25.9 10.5 18.6
2023 275 26.4 10.4 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Jefferson School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 229 21.0 10.9 n/a
1989 256 18.0 14.2 n/a
1990 261 21.0 12.4 10
1991 259 23.0 11.2 22.8
1992 269 23.0 11.6 11.2
1993 278 22.0 12.6 17.3
1994 306 22.0 13.9 18
1995 310 21.0 14.8 16.5
1996 310 21.0 14.8 16.5
1998 330 24.0 13.8 18.2
1999 325 24.0 13.5 17.2
2000 300 24.0 12.5 24
2001 287 24.3 11.8 27.5
2002 264 22.0 12.0 22
2003 264 22.0 12.0 22
2004 270 20.5 13.2 20.4
2005 290 26.0 11.2 n/a
2006 280 24.0 11.7 20
2007 276 26.0 10.6 17.4
2008 286 20.0 14.3 23.4
2009 302 29.3 8.6 23.2
2010 295 24.0 12.2 23.7
2011 309 24.0 12.8 28.2
2012 277 30.6 9.0 24.5
2013 318 29.5 10.7 26.7
2014 308 29.5 10.4 28.2
2015 317 30.0 10.5 31.5
2016 300 30.0 10.0 34
2017 308 32.6 9.4 38.6
2018 321 30.6 10.4 39.9
2019 314 32.0 9.8 37.3
2020 319 33.0 9.6 33.2
2021 272 28.0 9.7 33.5
2022 274 25.9 10.5 18.6
2023 275 26.4 10.4 38.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Jefferson School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $287 (2.5%) $11,119 (97.5%) $11,406

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 581st of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 460th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson School)61.447.8
 13.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Morris School District)51.943.8
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson School)67.458.3
 9.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Morris School District)59.154.3
 4.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson School)56.858.4
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Morris School District)58.956.9
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson School)49.556.3
 6.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Morris School District)5349.6
 3.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson School)60.969.7
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Morris School District)67.859.5
 8.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson School)59.450
 9.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morris School District)58.249.4
 8.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students314275
 12.4%
African American4016
 60%
American Indian00
Asian1313
Hispanic123117
 4.9%
Pacific Islander00
White135119
 11.9%
Two or More Races310
 233.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.3%38.5%
 1.3%


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Students at Thomas Jefferson School are 43% White, 43% Hispanic, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Thomas Jefferson School.

Thomas Jefferson School ranks 460th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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