Edith M. Decker Elementary School serves 153 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 153 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Attendance Zone: Edith M. Decker Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mount Arlington, NJ, encompassing approximately 2.8 square miles. Most students typically live within a 1.6-mile distance from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 3.1 miles away, resulting in a typical drive of 5-10 minutes.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edith M. Decker Elementary School's student population of 153 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
153 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The Heart and Future of Our Community
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edith M. Decker Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
11%
Hispanic
33%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
42%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Edith M. Decker Elementary School often compared to?
Edith M. Decker Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School, Mount Arlington Public School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
153 students attend Edith M. Decker Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Edith M. Decker Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edith M. Decker Elementary School?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edith M. Decker Elementary School offer ?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Edith M. Decker Elementary School part of?
Edith M. Decker Elementary School is part of Mount Arlington Public School District.
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