Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-4, James Russell Lowell 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
James Russell Lowell Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Russell Lowell Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1105 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
43%
34%
Black
29%
15%
White
13%
38%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Russell Lowell Elementary School's ranking?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is ranked #1105 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are James Russell Lowell Elementary School often compared to?
James Russell Lowell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Greenleaf Whittier Elementary School, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary 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 36% NJ state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
305 students attend James Russell Lowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of James Russell Lowell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James Russell Lowell Elementary School?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does James Russell Lowell Elementary School offer ?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is James Russell Lowell Elementary School part of?
James Russell Lowell Elementary School is part of Teaneck School District.
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