Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Dunellen, NJ school district, encompassing approximately 4.4 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary 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 Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#708 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
21%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
24%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Black
6%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
42%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School's ranking?
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School is ranked #708 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School?
404 students attend Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School?
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School offer ?
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School part of?
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School is part of Green Brook Township Public School District.
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