D−
Jefferson Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
1700 W. Front St, Plainfield, NJ 07063 · (908) 731-4250 · Part of Plainfield City School District
Students
383
Students per teacher
10:1
Free or reduced lunch
83%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Jefferson Elementary School
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 28 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 50 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 26.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency-3%
State average 25.4%
Reading / language arts-3%
State average 47.3%
Location
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1700 W. Front St, Plainfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K6
Kindergarten74
Grade 150
Grade 257
Grade 364
Grade 460
Grade 572
Enrollment over time
518’20
456’21
441’22
392’23
383’24
Down 26.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 89%Black 8%White 1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <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.