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Jefferson Elementary School

3400 PALISADE AVE, UNION CITY, NJ 07087

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 40 of 424 in New Jersey

Top schools in Union City
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Jefferson Elementary School

3400 PALISADE AVE, UNION CITY, NJ 07087

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 40 of 424 in New Jersey

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About Jefferson Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 37% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
305
Total Students
$84156
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.6%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 90.1%
Black 3.3%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.6%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
90.1%
Black
3.3%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 305
51.3%
156 Female
48.7%
149 Male

Student Population

305 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Jefferson Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3400 PALISADE AVE, UNION CITY, NJ 07087

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Phone

(201) 348-5960

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TOP 40 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jefferson Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
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

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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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Jefferson Elementary School is providing free meals to all students throughout this school year.

FAQ

Q1. How can I stay updated on school events and announcements at Jefferson Elementary School?

Ans. One can follow the news of the school on the web page which the school regularly updates with calendar and news items. So it is wise to check there frequently.

Q2. What should I do if my child reports being bullied or sees bullying at Jefferson Elementary School?

Ans. The best thing to do is to get in touch with the school's HIB (Harassment, Intimidation & Bullying) Coordinator directly. The school has made it public that it is very ready to receive your contact in case you have any concerns of this nature.

Q3. How does Jefferson Elementary School support families for whom English is not the first language?

Ans. Besides the school, the parent-engagement structures there are also very much willing to involve and develop the partnership of all families with them. Among those families, there may be ones from different language backgrounds.

Q4. How does Jefferson Elementary School let parents engage with teaching staff or check on homework?

Ans. The school has set up a Parent Portal where parents can access and also the school website where homework is provided so that communication about student progress is continuous.

Q5. If my child needs support after school or additional resources, does Jefferson Elementary have after-school or extension programs?

Ans. Yes, the larger district’s Extended Day Program is available to students, which Jefferson Elementary participates in for academic and social enrichment.

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
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

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
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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