Serving 311 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 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Robert Gordon Elementary School's student population of 311 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 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
#1563 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
58%
34%
Black
9%
15%
White
27%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Gordon Elementary School's ranking?
Robert Gordon Elementary School is ranked #1563 out of 2,201 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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% 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?
311 students attend Robert Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Robert Gordon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 9% 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 12:1, which is higher than 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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