Serving 365 students in grades 5-8, Little Falls Township Public School # 1 ranks 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%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Little Falls Township Public School # 1's student population of 365 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
365 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Little Falls Township Public School # 1 is 0.50, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#704 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
25%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
66%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Little Falls Township Public School # 1's ranking?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 is ranked #704 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Little Falls Township Public School # 1?
365 students attend Little Falls Township Public School # 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Little Falls Township Public School # 1 students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Little Falls Township Public School # 1?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Little Falls Township Public School # 1 offer ?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Little Falls Township Public School # 1 part of?
Little Falls Township Public School # 1 is part of Little Falls Township Public School District.
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