Shaler Academy serves 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Attendance Zone: Shaler Academy's attendance zone encompasses the entire Ridgefield, NJ school district, covering an area of approximately 2.8 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Shaler Academy's student population of 179 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Shaler Academy is 0.64, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
11%
Hispanic
52%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
27%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.4%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Shaler Academy?
179 students attend Shaler Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Shaler Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Shaler Academy?
Shaler Academy has a student ration of 9:1, 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-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Shaler Academy part of?
Shaler Academy is part of Ridgefield School District.
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