Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Fallon Elementary 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 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
James Fallon Elementary School's student population of 372 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
372 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James Fallon Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Fallon Elementary School is 0.42, 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
#876 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
12%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
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 James Fallon Elementary School's ranking?
James Fallon Elementary School is ranked #876 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Fallon Elementary School often compared to?
James Fallon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Fallon Elementary School?
372 students attend James Fallon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of James Fallon Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Fallon Elementary School?
James Fallon Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Fallon Elementary School offer ?
James Fallon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James Fallon Elementary School part of?
James Fallon Elementary School is part of Wayne Township Public School District.
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