Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gantner Avenue 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than 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 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gantner Avenue School serves a central area in Elmwood Park, NJ, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of about 0.7 miles to the nearest boundary and up to 1 mile to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gantner Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
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School Overview
Gantner Avenue School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gantner Avenue 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 Gantner Avenue School is 0.64, 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
#924 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
11%
Hispanic
48%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
35%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gantner Avenue School's ranking?
Gantner Avenue School is ranked #924 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gantner Avenue School often compared to?
Gantner Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Avenue School, Sixteenth Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gantner Avenue School?
339 students attend Gantner Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Gantner Avenue School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gantner Avenue School?
Gantner Avenue School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gantner Avenue School offer ?
Gantner Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gantner Avenue School part of?
Gantner Avenue School is part of Elmwood Park School District.
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