Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School serves 213 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School's student population of 213 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
23%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School often compared to?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edith M. Decker Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
213 students attend Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School offer ?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School part of?
Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School is part of Jefferson Township 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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