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Jefferson Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
3400 Palisade Avenue, Union City, NJ 07087 · (201) 348-5960 · Part of Union City School District
Students
272
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
85%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Jefferson Elementary School
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 15 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 47.3%
Location
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3400 Palisade Avenue, Union City
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K24
Kindergarten46
Grade 158
Grade 253
Grade 350
Grade 441
Enrollment over time
321’20
305’21
302’22
316’23
272’24
Down 15.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 92%White 4%Asian 3%Black <1%Two or more races <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.