Serving 251 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Essex Fells Elementary School ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (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 24% 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-6
- Enrollment: 251 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Essex Fells Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Essex Fells, NJ, covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.1 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Essex Fells Elementary School's student population of 251 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
251 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
“STUDIES PASS INTO CHARACTER.”
School Rankings
Essex Fells Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex Fells Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#28 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.6%
16.7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #28 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% 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?
76% of Essex Fells Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Essex Fells Elementary School?
Essex Fells Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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