Jefferson Elementary School
Westfield, NJ · Westfield Public School District · Grades 1-5
86th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 94%▲ Improving
Jefferson Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 86th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 88th in 2019 to 94th in 2025 — improving.
Jefferson Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 276 students tested
Jefferson Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 472 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 78.0% | 61.7% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Asian | 11.9% | 21.6% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.2% | 8.5% | ▲ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 5.5% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Jefferson Elementary School
Typical home value $1.32M in zip 07090 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
- 9Tamaques Elementary SchoolWestfield Public School District · 0.5 mi away133rd of 1,324
ELA 78% · Math 75% - –Lincoln Early Childhood CenterWestfield Public School District · 0.8 mi away
- 9Livingston Avenue SchoolCranford Public School District · 1.1 mi away260th of 1,324
ELA 71% · Math 67% - 7LincolnGarwood Boro · 1.2 mi away483rd of 1,324
ELA 66% · Math 49% - –Walnut Avenue SchoolCranford Public School District · 1.4 mi away
- 9McKinley Elementary SchoolWestfield Public School District · 1.4 mi away203rd of 1,324
ELA 68% · Math 75% - 8Frank K. HehnlyClark Township Public School District · 1.5 mi away330th of 1,324
ELA 67% · Math 63% - 10Washington Elementary SchoolWestfield Public School District · 1.6 mi away56th of 1,324
ELA 85% · Math 78%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Jefferson Elementary School in?
Jefferson Elementary School is part of the Westfield Public School District district in Westfield, New Jersey.
Is Jefferson Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson Elementary School 86th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson Elementary School?
White 62%, Asian 22%, Hispanic 9%, Two or more races 6% (472 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 07090 is $1.32M 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.