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About this school
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy 84 is
a suburban public school
in Elizabeth, New Jersey that is part of Elizabeth Public Schools.
It serves 1,142 students
in grades 9 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.8:1.
Its teachers have had 49 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.
Public School
Title 1
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Grades 9 - 12
1,142 Students
89 Teachers
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91%
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Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy 84
$50,699
raised using DonorsChoose
49
projects
funded
14
teachers
funded
182
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
6
projects for
technology
2
projects for
books
4
projects
for
art supplies
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy 84 has received support from
120 individuals from New Jersey and
62 individuals out-of-state.