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Thomas Jefferson School No. 1

390 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055

About Thomas Jefferson School No. 1

Thomas Jefferson School No. 1, a public elementary school for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade, is at 390 Van Houten Ave. in Passaic, New Jersey. It's known as one of the best elementary schools in Passaic and is part of the Passaic City School District.The school has around 430–450 students, with about 12 students per teacher. The school is very diverse, with about 98% of the students being minorities, mostly Hispanic.On state tests, around 16% of the students were good at math and 26% were proficient in reading, which is less than what the average is for the state. Even though the school has some academic problems, it has a caring, welcoming community and has been a grade school in the area for a long time.

Thomas Jefferson School No. 1 Contact Information

Address

390 VAN HOUTEN AVE, PASSAIC, NJ 07055

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Phone

(973) 470-5501

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 16%
Reading 26%
State average proficiency is 16% in Math and 26% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
433
Total Students
$93101
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 195 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Thomas Jefferson School No. 1

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05am - 2:55pm

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1%
Asian 3.8%
Hispanic 90.8%
Black 3.6%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
1%
Asian
3.8%
Hispanic
90.8%
Black
3.6%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 433
45.5%
197 Female
54.5%
236 Male

Student Population

433 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

433 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. How can parents communicate with teachers during the school year?

Ans. Parents can reach out to teachers via ClassDojo, email, or during the planned parent-teacher meetings for sharing and discussing students’ concerns and progress.

Q2. What measures does the school take to support English Language Learners (ELLs)?

Ans. School offers bilingualism, ESL programs, and intensive support as means to the development of students' language and academic skills.

Q3. Does the school organize field trips or experiential learning activities?

Ans. Indeed, The school organizes trips to museums, theatres, and other cultural places to help the students interact with the subjects they learn in the classroom and thus increase their overall involvement with schooling.

Q4. What kind of lunch and nutrition programs are available for students?

Ans. The state nutrition guidelines are being followed by the school while supplying balanced breakfast and lunch programs, together with free or reduced-price options for pupils who are on the eligibility list.

Q5. How are students encouraged to develop leadership and social skills?

Ans. The students are given the opportunity to engage in group projects, take on leadership roles in the classroom, and participate in community programs that design character and foster teamwork.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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