Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
North Arlington, NJ · North Arlington School District · Grades K-5
371st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 72%▲ Improving
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 371st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 72% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 51th in 2019 to 72th in 2025 — improving.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 76 students tested
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 169 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.5% | 49.1% | ▼ 3.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 36.2% | 47.3% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 2.4% | ▼ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 2.2 pts |
Homes near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Typical home value $634K in zip 07031 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Susan B. Anthony Elementary SchoolNorth Arlington School District · 0.5 mi away493rd of 1,324
ELA 62% · Math 52% - 5George Washington Elementary SchoolNorth Arlington School District · 0.6 mi away688th of 1,324
ELA 47% · Math 49% - 5Roosevelt Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.7 mi away670th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 49% - 7Belleville PS9Belleville Public School District · 0.8 mi away511th of 1,324
ELA 69% · Math 44% - 4Schuyler Elementary SchoolKearny · 0.9 mi away824th of 1,324
ELA 51% · Math 34% - 2Belleville PS8Belleville Public School District · 1 mi away1,156th of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 17% - 5Belleville PS3Belleville Public School District · 1 mi away761st of 1,324
ELA 53% · Math 37% - 4Hudson Arts and Science Charter SchoolHudson Arts and Science Charter School · 1.1 mi away · charter897th of 1,324
ELA 49% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in?
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School is part of the North Arlington School District district in North Arlington, New Jersey.
Is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Thomas Jefferson Elementary School 371st of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 72% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Thomas Jefferson Elementary School?
White 49%, Hispanic 47%, Asian 2% (169 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Thomas Jefferson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07031 is $634K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.