Serving 483 students in grades 3-4, Green-fields Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 28% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Green-fields Elementary School's student population of 483 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Green-fields Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Green-fields Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1189 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
12%
15%
White
68%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Green-fields Elementary School's ranking?
Green-fields Elementary School is ranked #1189 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Green-fields Elementary School often compared to?
Green-fields Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Logan Township Elementary School, General Charles G. Harker School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Green-fields Elementary School?
483 students attend Green-fields Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Green-fields Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green-fields Elementary School?
Green-fields Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Green-fields Elementary School offer ?
Green-fields Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Green-fields Elementary School part of?
Green-fields Elementary School is part of West Deptford Township School District.
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