Serving 338 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Woodfern Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodfern Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Woodfern Elementary School's student population of 338 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Woodfern Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodfern Elementary School is 0.66, 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
#334 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
24%
10%
Hispanic
16%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodfern Elementary School's ranking?
Woodfern Elementary School is ranked #334 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Woodfern Elementary School often compared to?
Woodfern Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Triangle Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodfern Elementary School?
338 students attend Woodfern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Woodfern Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodfern Elementary School?
Woodfern Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodfern Elementary School offer ?
Woodfern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Woodfern Elementary School part of?
Woodfern Elementary School is part of Hillsborough Township Public School District.
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