Top Rankings
Elmwood Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,505 students in Elmwood Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Elmwood Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
2,505 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
197 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Elmwood Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#458 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.71
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
243 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
10%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,038 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
32%
# Black Students
285 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
903 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
36%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
30 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
46
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
172
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
159
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
179
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
193
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
156
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
193
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
172
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
215
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
181
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
87
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,819 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,261 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,819
$27,348
Spending / Student
$20,261
$26,228
Best Elmwood Park School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Avenue School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
151 Gilbert Avenue
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Senior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 River Dr
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: #33.
Sixteenth Avenue School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
73 Sixteenth Avenue
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Rank: #55.
Gantner Avenue School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
99 Roosevelt Ave
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Grades: K-5
| 323 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,505 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District is ranked #470 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park School District?
42% of Elmwood Park School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Elmwood Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,261 is less than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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