Top Rankings
Little Ferry Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 792 students in Little Ferry Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Little Ferry Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
792 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Little Ferry Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
157 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
20%
10%
# Hispanic Students
368 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
32%
# Black Students
29 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
208 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
26%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
87
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
76
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
90
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
59
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
90
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
96
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
28
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $37,144 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,540 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$37,144
$27,348
Spending / Student
$34,540
$26,228
Best Little Ferry Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Liberty St
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6186
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6186
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 A Liberty St
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6760
Little Ferry, NJ 07643
(201) 641-6760
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Little Ferry Public School District?
Little Ferry Public School District manages 2 public schools serving 792 students.
What is the rank of Little Ferry Public School District?
Little Ferry Public School District is ranked #391 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Little Ferry Public School District?
46% of Little Ferry Public School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Little Ferry Public School District?
Little Ferry Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Little Ferry Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,540 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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