Serving 480 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Yantacaw School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yantacaw School's student population of 480 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
480 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Yantacaw 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 Yantacaw 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#521 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
22%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
52%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yantacaw School's ranking?
Yantacaw School is ranked #521 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Yantacaw School often compared to?
Yantacaw Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spring Garden School, Radcliffe School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Yantacaw School?
480 students attend Yantacaw School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Yantacaw School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yantacaw School?
Yantacaw School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Yantacaw School offer ?
Yantacaw School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Yantacaw School part of?
Yantacaw School is part of Nutley Public School District.
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