Jefferson Elementary School
PLAINFIELD, NJ · Plainfield Public School District · Grades PK-5
1,140th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 1,140th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — improving.
Jefferson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 193 students tested
Jefferson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 392 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69.5% | 85.7% | ▲ 16.2 pts | |
| Black | 22.4% | 12.0% | ▼ 10.4 pts | |
| White | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary School
Typical home value $492K in zip 07063 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Jefferson Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Arbor Elementary SchoolPiscataway Township School District · 0.6 mi away709th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 2Clinton Elementary SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,182nd of 1,324
ELA 27% · Math 18% - 3West End SchoolNorth Plainfield School District · 1.1 mi away1,025th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 23% - 8Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary SchoolGreen Brook Township Public School District · 1.2 mi away332nd of 1,324
ELA 66% · Math 64% - 4John P. Faber Elementary SchoolDunellen Public School District · 1.3 mi away918th of 1,324
ELA 42% · Math 35% - 7Franklin Elementary SchoolSouth Plainfield School District · 1.3 mi away516th of 1,324
ELA 50% · Math 62% - 1Washington Community SchoolPlainfield Public School District · 1.5 mi away1,240th of 1,324
ELA 17% · Math 20% - 3Cresthaven Academy Charter SchoolCresthaven Academy Charter School · 1.8 mi away · charter1,040th of 1,324
ELA 40% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Plainfield Public School District district in PLAINFIELD, New Jersey.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 1,140th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
Hispanic 86%, Black 12% (392 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07063 is $492K 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.