Thomas Jefferson Elementary School

233 GOFFLE HILL ROAD
HAWTHORNE, NJ 07507

www.hawthorne.k12.nj.us

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is a public school located in Hawthorne, New Jersey, serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Hawthorne Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes the development of fundamental skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for its strong community atmosphere, where educators work closely with families to ensure that each child receives personalized attention and meets the district’s educational benchmarks.

Beyond core academics, Thomas Jefferson Elementary places a significant focus on the social and emotional growth of its students. The school curriculum is complemented by various programs and extracurricular activities that encourage character development, creativity, and physical well-being. By maintaining a student-centered approach and utilizing modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school while nurturing a lifelong love of learning within a safe and inclusive setting.

264

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	88
Black	6
Asian	17
Two or More	13

White
140 (53.0%)
Hispanic
88 (33.3%)
Asian
17 (6.4%)
Two or More
13 (4.9%)
Black
6 (2.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hawthorne Public School District
Phone:	(973)423-6480
Website:	http://www.hawthorne.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 40