Shaler Academy serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Shaler Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Shaler Academy's student population of 160 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
160 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shaler Academy is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
10%
Hispanic
51%
32%
Black
3%
15%
White
24%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shaler Academy?
160 students attend Shaler Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Shaler Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shaler Academy?
Shaler Academy has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Shaler Academy offer ?
Shaler Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Shaler Academy part of?
Shaler Academy is part of Ridgefield School District.
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