Thomas Jefferson School

JAMES STREET & OGDEN PLACE
MORRISTOWN, NJ 07960

(973)292-2090

www.morrisschooldistrict.org

285 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Thomas Jefferson School, located at the intersection of James Street and Ogden Place in Morristown, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Morris School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, inclusive community that emphasizes both social-emotional learning and traditional core subjects. Its location in a historic and vibrant area of Morristown allows the school to benefit from a diverse student population and a strong connection to the local community.

The school is widely recognized for its emphasis on creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. In addition to a rigorous curriculum, Thomas Jefferson School typically offers a variety of extracurricular opportunities and enrichment programs that promote student engagement. The faculty and administration focus heavily on collaborative learning, aiming to prepare students for the academic challenges of middle school while encouraging them to become responsible and empathetic citizens within the larger Morristown community.

285

Total Students

27.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Thomas Jefferson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	125
Black	18
Asian	10
Two or More	12

Hispanic
125 (43.9%)
White
120 (42.1%)
Black
18 (6.3%)
Two or More
12 (4.2%)
Asian
10 (3.5%)

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:	Morris School District
Phone:	(973)292-2090
Website:	http://www.morrisschooldistrict.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 91