Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30

730 Pennsylvania Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 764 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30's student population of 764 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
764 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 is 0.31, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
#1893 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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7%
26%
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29%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
10%
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Hispanic
82%
32%
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Black
12%
15%
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White
5%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.31
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30's ranking?
Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 is ranked #1893 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 often compared to?
Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30is often viewed alongside schools like Dr. Albert Einstein School No. 29 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30?
764 students attend Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30?
Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 offer ?
Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 part of?
Chessie Dentley Roberts School No. 30 is part of Elizabeth Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 764 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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