Jefferson Township Public School District

District Overview
Located at 31 Route 181 in Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey, the Jefferson Township Public School District operates as an active, traditional public school system nestled in a scenic rural fringe community within the greater New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area. Managing six operational campuses, the district provides a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district supports a diverse student body of 2,663 learners, delivering comprehensive core academics, specialized programming, and extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for higher education and future careers.

To foster an environment of academic growth and individualized care, the district maintains a substantial workforce totaling over 1,143 full-time equivalent staff members. Direct classroom instruction is led by approximately 487 full-time equivalent teachers, backed by nearly 135 instructional aides who assist with targeted learning needs and classroom support. This instructional core is further reinforced by a dedicated network of more than 520 support staff personnel overseeing administration, student services, and facility operations. Together, this comprehensive staffing structure ensures that families and researchers alike find a well-resourced, community-centered district committed to supporting student success at every grade level.
6
Total Schools
2,663
Total Students
486.8
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Township Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,925
Hispanic485
Black62
Asian91
Two or More93
American Indian3
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    1,925 (72.3%)
  • Hispanic
    485 (18.2%)
  • Two or More
    93 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    91 (3.4%)
  • Black
    62 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Jefferson Township Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:2,663*
Teachers (FTE):486.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.5