Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School
Tel:
(732)968-1052
- Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School serves 447 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 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 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #341 out of 2,236 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 27% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 27% |
| Black | 6% | 16% |
| White | 45% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Green Brook Township Public School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Irene E. Feldkirchner Elementary School is Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Green Brook Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Green Brook Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dunellen Green Brook Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 429 students
0.6 miles
132 Jefferson Ave
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732)968-1051 0.6 5-8 429 - Dunellen Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 271 students
0.8 miles
400 Dunellen Avenue
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732)968-0885 0.8 6-8 271 - Plainfield Plainfield Academy For The Arts & Advanced Studies Grades: 7-12 | 399 students
1.2 miles
1700 West Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908)731-4421 1.2 7-12 399 - Dunellen John P. Faber Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 519 students
1.3 miles
400 High Street
Dunellen, NJ 08812
(732)968-5311 1.3 K-5 519 - Plainfield Jefferson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 418 students
1.5 miles
1700 W. Front St
Plainfield, NJ 07063
(908)731-4250 1.5 K-5 418
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