Serving 457 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northfield Community Elementary School 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Northfield Community Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Northfield, NJ, covering approximately 3.6 square miles. Typically, it takes 5 to 10 minutes to drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northfield Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
Northfield Community Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Rankings
Northfield Community Elementary School 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 Northfield Community Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#645 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Asian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hispanic
18%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
2%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
68%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.2%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northfield Community Elementary School's ranking?
Northfield Community Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northfield Community Elementary School often compared to?
Northfield Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Northfield Community Elementary School?
457 students attend Northfield Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Northfield Community Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Northfield Community Elementary School?
Northfield Community Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northfield Community Elementary School offer ?
Northfield Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Northfield Community Elementary School part of?
Northfield Community Elementary School is part of Northfield City School District.
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