James Russell Lowell Elementary School vs. Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School
Should I attend James Russell Lowell Elementary School or Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Kindergarten-4, James Russell Lowell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
310 students
270 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1347 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1366 out of 2183 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
19
18
Grade 1 Students
57
39
Grade 2 Students
59
69
Grade 3 Students
67
71
Grade 4 Students
64
63
Ungraded Students
44
10
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
12%
18%
% Hispanic
43%
38%
% Black
31%
29%
% White
11%
9%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%