Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Summary:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 479 students in grades K-5 in Turnersville, New Jersey, part of the Washington Township School District. While the school has some areas of strength, such as the performance of Hispanic and African American students, it faces significant challenges, including declining statewide rankings, below-average test scores, and a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 3-star rating out of 5 on the SchoolDigger scale. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic and African American students tending to perform better than the overall school, while White students and students with special needs often perform below the state average. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally below the state and district averages, though there are some exceptions, such as the 4th-grade ELA proficiency rate being higher than the state and district.

Compared to nearby elementary schools in the Washington Township School District, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School generally performs below average, with lower test scores and a lower statewide ranking. However, the school's performance is still better than some of the elementary schools in the neighboring Glassboro School District. The sharp increase in chronic absenteeism at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, from 7.0% in 2020-2021 to 19.4% in 2021-2022, is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public K-5

 95 Altair Dr
       Turnersville, NJ  08012-2437


(856) 589-8248

District: Washington Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
608th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,138 Help


Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Orchard Valley Middle School
High:    Washington Township High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.0%
African American:
17.3%
Hispanic:
9.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.1% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks better than 54.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Washington Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.71. (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 (63%), African American (17.3%), Hispanic (9.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Washington Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is 8.9, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Washington Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is $10,138. 4 elementary schools in the Washington Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 608th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Washington Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Township School District 327th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 48.13 742nd 1204 38.4%
2004 53.17 769th 1298 40.8%
2005 58.11 711th 1303 45.4%
2006 66.69 552nd 1314 58.0%
2007 51.76 845th 1329 36.4%
2008 51.10 825th 1338 38.3%
2009 59.01 668th 1346 50.4%
2010 50.74 811th 1354 40.1%
2011 56.05 754th 1360 44.6%
2012 52.70 784th 1363 42.5%
2013 50.28 814th 1367 40.5%
2014 48.42 844th 1363 38.1%
2015 21.17 1096th 1357 19.2%
2016 35.62 903rd 1346 32.9%
2017 37.15 890th 1352 34.2%
2018 37.74 902nd 1353 33.3%
2019 34.30 939th 1360 31.0%
2021 37.20 767th 1317 41.8%
2022 45.06 730th 1345 45.7%
2023 54.71 608th 1342 54.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.76 595th 1001 40.6%
2019 39.21 542nd 1007 46.2%
2021 37.81 495th 868 43.0%
2022 55.65 340th 949 64.2%
2023 52.48 373rd 958 61.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.88 583rd 942 38.1%
2019 26.93 700th 948 26.2%
2021 59.56 235th 839 72.0%
2022 35.49 544th 863 37.0%
2023 58.58 291st 910 68.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.46 860th 1333 35.5%
2019 35.74 896th 1331 32.7%
2021 36.22 790th 1290 38.8%
2022 48.69 670th 1326 49.5%
2023 55.43 569th 1318 56.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.05 883rd 1334 33.8%
2019 33.92 907th 1335 32.1%
2021 39.60 704th 1297 45.7%
2022 40.77 752nd 1324 43.2%
2023 53.53 602nd 1315 54.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.92 289th 517 44.1%
2019 19.67 460th 522 11.9%
2021 47.28 215th 456 52.9%
2022 32.92 348th 494 29.6%
2023 60.79 155th 463 66.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.85 141st 896 84.3%
2023 64.49 287th 982 70.8%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 816th 1022 20.2%
2019 21.88 846th 1023 17.3%
2021 28.41 756th 964 21.6%
2022 39.21 618th 976 36.7%
2023 53.25 454th 975 53.4%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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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Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Open Quote The principal and teachers go above and beyond. The parents are involved and the children are happy. I love TJ. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 797 58 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 887
1989 853 64 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 950
1990 692 36 24 5 0 n/a n/a 0 757
1991 767 46 20 4 1 n/a n/a 0 838
1992 699 50 23 11 1 n/a n/a 0 784
1993 707 53 22 15 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1994 679 54 19 10 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1995 699 59 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 699 59 10 13 0 n/a n/a 0 781
1998 613 43 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 672
1999 583 44 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2000 550 51 23 13 0 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 511 56 24 14 0 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 505 52 26 17 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 505 52 26 17 0 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 455 55 26 20 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2005 425 60 20 18 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2006 390 60 23 17 1 n/a n/a 0 491
2007 369 58 21 23 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2008 356 71 19 26 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 361 62 17 23 0 0 0 0 463
2010 358 65 15 21 0 0 0 0 459
2011 239 48 10 19 0 0 4 0 320
2012 337 64 20 22 0 0 8 0 451
2013 313 70 19 23 0 0 11 0 436
2014 307 67 18 28 1 0 16 0 437
2015 293 64 17 28 1 0 15 0 418
2016 263 60 15 28 1 0 17 0 384
2017 259 57 15 28 1 0 17 0 377
2018 390 52 22 39 1 0 23 0 527
2019 448 53 30 45 0 0 24 0 600
2020 389 74 21 37 0 0 23 0 544
2021 303 66 15 36 0 0 18 0 438
2022 305 77 17 42 0 0 22 0 463
2023 302 83 21 44 0 0 29 0 479

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 887 41.0 21.6 n/a
1989 950 43.0 22.0 n/a
1990 757 42.0 18.0 2.8
1991 838 41.0 20.4 3.9
1992 784 41.0 19.1 5.6
1993 797 42.5 18.8 6.9
1994 762 43.5 17.5 6.6
1995 781 46.3 16.9 8.7
1996 781 46.3 16.9 8.7
1998 672 43.0 15.6 8.6
1999 646 43.0 15.0 8.2
2000 637 43.0 14.8 16.6
2001 605 43.3 14.0 17.9
2002 600 43.5 13.8 16.7
2003 600 43.5 13.8 16.7
2004 557 41.5 13.4 19
2005 524 45.5 11.5 n/a
2006 491 46.5 10.6 21.8
2007 471 45.0 10.5 23.4
2008 472 31.0 15.2 26.9
2009 463 52.1 7.4 28.9
2010 459 35.0 13.1 29.8
2011 320 34.0 9.4 29.4
2012 451 36.8 12.2 37.3
2013 436 41.6 10.4 36.2
2014 437 42.1 10.3 37.3
2015 418 41.0 10.1 33.5
2016 384 44.0 8.7 37.2
2017 377 51.1 7.3 34.5
2018 527 50.5 10.4 30.6
2019 600 55.3 10.8 21.5
2020 544 53.1 10.2 30.5
2021 438 50.4 8.6 32.4
2022 463 49.5 9.3 20.7
2023 479 53.4 8.9 25.1

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 887 41.0 21.6 n/a
1989 950 43.0 22.0 n/a
1990 757 42.0 18.0 2.8
1991 838 41.0 20.4 3.9
1992 784 41.0 19.1 5.6
1993 797 42.5 18.8 6.9
1994 762 43.5 17.5 6.6
1995 781 46.3 16.9 8.7
1996 781 46.3 16.9 8.7
1998 672 43.0 15.6 8.6
1999 646 43.0 15.0 8.2
2000 637 43.0 14.8 16.6
2001 605 43.3 14.0 17.9
2002 600 43.5 13.8 16.7
2003 600 43.5 13.8 16.7
2004 557 41.5 13.4 19
2005 524 45.5 11.5 n/a
2006 491 46.5 10.6 21.8
2007 471 45.0 10.5 23.4
2008 472 31.0 15.2 26.9
2009 463 52.1 7.4 28.9
2010 459 35.0 13.1 29.8
2011 320 34.0 9.4 29.4
2012 451 36.8 12.2 37.3
2013 436 41.6 10.4 36.2
2014 437 42.1 10.3 37.3
2015 418 41.0 10.1 33.5
2016 384 44.0 8.7 37.2
2017 377 51.1 7.3 34.5
2018 527 50.5 10.4 30.6
2019 600 55.3 10.8 21.5
2020 544 53.1 10.2 30.5
2021 438 50.4 8.6 32.4
2022 463 49.5 9.3 20.7
2023 479 53.4 8.9 25.1

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $625 (6.2%) $9,513 (93.8%) $10,138

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Jefferson Elementary 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 939th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 608th of 1342 Elementary schools
 23.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)3743.5
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)45.940.9
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)39.746.2
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)56.260
 3.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)49.361.1
 11.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)50.454.5
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)43.849.3
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)52.549
 3.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)43.251.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Township School District)57.362
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Jefferson Elementary School)51.939.1
 12.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Township School District)5439.1
 14.9%
   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 Students600479
 20.2%
African American5383
 56.6%
American Indian00
Asian3021
 30%
Hispanic4544
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White448302
 32.6%
Two or More Races2429
 20.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.5%25.1%
 3.6%


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Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranks 608th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Thomas Jefferson Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Orchard Valley Middle School
High : Washington Township High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.

Students at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School are 63% White, 17% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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