Jefferson Elementary

jefferson.twpunionschools.org/

564 Students

Middle School 5th - 5th

School Overview

Jefferson Elementary School, located at 155 Hilton Avenue in Union, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Union Township School District. As a foundational part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to foster early childhood development and essential learning skills. Its curriculum is structured to meet state educational standards while encouraging student growth in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, Jefferson Elementary emphasizes the importance of community and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on maintaining a welcoming atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize student safety and inclusivity. By promoting parent-teacher collaboration and hosting various school activities, Jefferson Elementary strives to build a strong partnership with families to ensure each child receives the personalized attention needed to succeed as they transition through their elementary years.

564

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jefferson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	164
Black	243
Asian	42
Two or More	19
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Black
243 (43.1%)
Hispanic
164 (29.1%)
White
93 (16.5%)
Asian
42 (7.4%)
Two or More
19 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Township of Union School District
Phone:	(908)851-6560
Website:	http://jefferson.twpunionschools.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 5th
Total Students:	564
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 5 564