Serving 424 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, School One Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher 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 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: School One serves the northwest part of Scotch Plains, NJ, covering an area of approximately 1.8 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 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School One Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
School One Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
School One Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School One Elementary School is 0.65, 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
#394 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
11%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
9%
14%
White
54%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School One Elementary School's ranking?
School One Elementary School is ranked #394 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School One Elementary School often compared to?
School One Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, William J. Mcginn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School One Elementary School?
424 students attend School One Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of School One Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of School One Elementary School?
School One Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School One Elementary School offer ?
School One Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is School One Elementary School part of?
School One Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
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