Serving 212 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Eldridge Park School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 212 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eldridge Park School serves the southwest area of Lawrence Township, NJ, covering approximately 3.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eldridge Park School's student population of 212 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
212 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eldridge Park School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldridge Park School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
27%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eldridge Park School's ranking?
Eldridge Park School is ranked #1056 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Eldridge Park School often compared to?
Eldridge Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceville Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eldridge Park School?
212 students attend Eldridge Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Eldridge Park School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eldridge Park School?
Eldridge Park School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eldridge Park School offer ?
Eldridge Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eldridge Park School part of?
Eldridge Park School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.
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