Northeast Elementary School

603 Grove St
Montclair, NJ 07042
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 331 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northeast Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northeast Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Northeast Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
331 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Northeast Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#594 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
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40-44%
26%
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50-54%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northeast Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
17%
32%
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Black
14%
15%
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White
54%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Northeast Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northeast Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northeast Elementary School's ranking?
Northeast Elementary School is ranked #594 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northeast Elementary School often compared to?
Northeast Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Watchung Elementary School, Bradford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Northeast Elementary School?
331 students attend Northeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Northeast Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Elementary School?
Northeast Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northeast Elementary School offer ?
Northeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northeast Elementary School part of?
Northeast Elementary School is part of Montclair Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Northeast Elementary School located?
Northeast Elementary School is located in the Upper Montclair neighborhood of Montclair, NJ. There are 2 other public schools located in Upper Montclair.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 331 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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