Jefferson Elementary School
WEST CALDWELL, NJ · Caldwell-West School District · Grades K-5
498th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 62%▼ Declining
Jefferson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 498th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 62% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 62th in 2025 — declining.
Jefferson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 125 students tested
Jefferson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 256 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.3% | 69.9% | ▼ 10.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.0% | 21.1% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.4% | 3.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.1% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.9% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary School
Typical home value $857K in zip 07006 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
- –Harrison SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 0.7 mi away
- 8Wilson Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 0.8 mi away359th of 1,324
ELA 60% · Math 68% - 10Essex Fells Elementary SchoolEssex Fells School District · 0.8 mi away32nd of 1,324
ELA 89% · Math 81% - 8Lincoln Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1 mi away293rd of 1,324
ELA 70% · Math 66% - 7Washington Elementary SchoolCaldwell-West School District · 1.1 mi away503rd of 1,324
ELA 57% · Math 56% - 10Lester C NoeckerRoseland School District · 1.7 mi away105th of 1,324
ELA 82% · Math 74% - 8Forest Avenue SchoolVerona Public School District · 1.9 mi away337th of 1,324
ELA 59% · Math 70% - 7Frederic N. Brown Elementary SchoolVerona Public School District · 2.4 mi away515th of 1,324
ELA 63% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Caldwell-West School District district in WEST CALDWELL, New Jersey.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 498th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 62% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
White 70%, Hispanic 21%, Asian 4%, Two or more races 3% (256 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07006 is $857K 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.