Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Park 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 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Community Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Community Park School's student population of 328 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Community Park School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Park School is 0.61, 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
#297 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
21%
32%
Black
5%
15%
White
58%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Park School's ranking?
Community Park School is ranked #297 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Community Park School often compared to?
Community Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlebrook School, Riverside School, Johnson Park 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 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Community Park School?
328 students attend Community Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Community Park School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Community Park School?
Community Park School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Park School offer ?
Community Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Community Park School part of?
Community Park School is part of Princeton Public School District.
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