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Essex Fells Elementary School

102 Hawthorne Rd
Essex Fells, NJ 07021

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Top 5%

Tel: (973) 226-0505

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Essex Fells Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.

Essex Fells Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Essex Fells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Essex Fells Elementary School's student population of 251 students has grown by 12% over five school years.

The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2016

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Total Students

251 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

34 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Essex Fells Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Essex Fells Elementary School is 0.29, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#51 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Essex Fells Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

26%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Essex Fells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-74%

47%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Essex Fells Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

11:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Essex Fells Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

31%

Black

15%

White

84%

41%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Essex Fells Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.29

0.71

This chart display the diversity score of Essex Fells Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Essex Fells School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Essex Fells Elementary School's ranking?

Essex Fells Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Essex Fells Elementary School?

251 students attend Essex Fells Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

84% of Essex Fells Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex Fells Elementary School?

Essex Fells Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Essex Fells Elementary School offer ?

Essex Fells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6

What school district is Essex Fells Elementary School part of?

Essex Fells Elementary School is part of Essex Fells School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 251 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education