Eleanor Van Gelder vs. George Washington School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Eleanor Van Gelder ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 343 students in grades 3-6, Eleanor Van Gelder ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
George Washington School serves 324 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
PK-2
Total Students
343 students
324 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#895 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
11
Kindergarten Students
-
107
Grade 1 Students
-
90
Grade 2 Students
-
101
Grade 3 Students
83
-
Grade 4 Students
94
-
Grade 5 Students
69
-
Grade 6 Students
91
-
Ungraded Students
6
15
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
33%
51%
% Hispanic
22%
12%
% Black
10%
4%
% White
29%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
