Serving 418 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Lenape Meadows ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lenape Meadows serves the northwest part of Mahwah, NJ, covering an area of approximately 16.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, reaching up to 4.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lenape Meadows's student population of 418 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lenape Meadows ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lenape Meadows is 0.64, 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
#635 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
55%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lenape Meadows's ranking?
Lenape Meadows is ranked #635 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lenape Meadows often compared to?
Lenape Meadowsis often viewed alongside schools like Betsy Ross Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lenape Meadows?
418 students attend Lenape Meadows.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Lenape Meadows students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lenape Meadows?
Lenape Meadows has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lenape Meadows offer ?
Lenape Meadows offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lenape Meadows part of?
Lenape Meadows is part of Mahwah Township Public School District.
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