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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,597 students in Elmwood Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, 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 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,554 Schools
# Students
2,597 Students
1,354,693 Students
# Teachers
199 Teachers
116,293 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elmwood Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#441 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
23%
Graduation Rate
89%
90.5%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.7%
16.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
11%
% Hispanic
46%
35%
% Black
13%
14%
% White
31%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,975 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,048. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,543 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$60 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,975
$27,048
Spending / Student
$19,543
$25,941
Best Elmwood Park School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilbert Avenue School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
151 Gilbert Avenue
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Gantner Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
99 Roosevelt Ave
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Sixteenth Avenue School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
73 Sixteenth Avenue
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Memorial Senior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
375 River Dr
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 River Drive
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(201) 796-8700
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,597 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District is ranked #438 out of 642 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
46% of Elmwood Park School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 2% 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 $19,543 is less than the state median of $25,941. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
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