Edith M. Decker Elementary School serves 126 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 126 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edith M. Decker Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Edith M. Decker Elementary School's student population of 126 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
126 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edith M. Decker Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
29%
32%
Black
10%
15%
White
47%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Edith M. Decker Elementary School often compared to?
Edith M. Decker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
126 students attend Edith M. Decker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Edith M. Decker Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edith M. Decker Elementary School offer ?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Edith M. Decker Elementary School part of?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is part of Mount Arlington Public School District.
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