Wanaque Elementary School

First Street
Wanaque, NJ 07465

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Top 50%

Tel: (973) 835-8200

www.wanaqueps.org

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Wanaque Elementary School serves 478 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Wanaque Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wanaque Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Wanaque Elementary School's student population of 478 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Total Students

478 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

48 teachers

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School Rankings

Wanaque Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Wanaque Elementary School is 0.49, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (NJ)

Overall Testing Rank

#854 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

27%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

52%

47%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

11:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

21%

31%

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Black

15%

White

68%

41%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.49

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

15%

32%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Wanaque School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wanaque Elementary School's ranking?

Wanaque Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Wanaque Elementary School?

478 students attend Wanaque Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Wanaque Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Wanaque Elementary School?

Wanaque Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Wanaque Elementary School offer ?

Wanaque Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8

What school district is Wanaque Elementary School part of?

Wanaque Elementary School is part of Wanaque School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 478 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education