Serving 325 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert Gordon 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 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
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 Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Robert Gordon Elementary School is centrally located in Roselle Park, NJ, serving an attendance area of approximately 0.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Gordon Elementary School's student population of 325 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Safe. Respectful. Responsible. Positive.
School Rankings
Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Gordon Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#1530 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
57%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Gordon Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Gordon Elementary School is ranked #1530 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert Gordon Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Gordon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert Gordon Elementary School?
325 students attend Robert Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Robert Gordon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Robert Gordon Elementary School?
Robert Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Robert Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert Gordon Elementary School part of?
Robert Gordon Elementary School is part of Roselle Park Public School District.
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