Serving 540 students in grades Kindergarten-4, School No. 1 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 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher 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 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: School No. 1 serves a central area in Fort Lee, NJ, covering approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School No. 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School No. 1's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
540 students
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students for a Brighter Future
School Rankings
School No. 1 ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School No. 1 is 0.57, 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
#67 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
62%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
18%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School No. 1's ranking?
School No. 1 is ranked #67 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School No. 1 often compared to?
School No. 1is often viewed alongside schools like School No. 4, School No. 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School No. 1?
540 students attend School No. 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of School No. 1 students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School No. 1?
School No. 1 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School No. 1 offer ?
School No. 1 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School No. 1 part of?
School No. 1 is part of Fort Lee School District.
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