Northvail Elementary School

10 Eileen Court
Parsippany, NJ 07054
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northvail Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northvail Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Northvail Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
383 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Northvail Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northvail Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#107 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
26%
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65-69%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Northvail Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
75%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
32%
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Black
5%
15%
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White
14%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
0.42
This chart display the diversity score of Northvail Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northvail Elementary School's ranking?
Northvail Elementary School is ranked #107 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northvail Elementary School often compared to?
Northvail Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockaway Meadow Elementary School, Troy Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Northvail Elementary School?
383 students attend Northvail Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Northvail Elementary School students are Asian, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northvail Elementary School?
Northvail Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northvail Elementary School offer ?
Northvail Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Northvail Elementary School part of?
Northvail Elementary School is part of Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District.

School Reviews

5   11/17/2009
Our school has a fantastic environment which encourages learning and at the same time allows children to be children. The prinicipal Mr. Martens has created an atmostphere of trust and safety for not only the children but parents also. My children are very happy and they enjoy going to school.
- Posted by Parent - susyd

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 383 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 86%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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