Serving 222 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Eldridge Park School 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 40-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 222 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eldridge Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Eldridge Park School's student population of 222 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
222 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eldridge Park School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eldridge Park School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1075 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%
Hispanic
32%
33%
Black
13%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eldridge Park School's ranking?
Eldridge Park School is ranked #1075 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Eldridge Park School often compared to?
Eldridge Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lawrenceville Elementary School, Ben Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eldridge Park School?
222 students attend Eldridge Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Eldridge Park School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eldridge Park School?
Eldridge Park School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eldridge Park School offer ?
Eldridge Park School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Eldridge Park School part of?
Eldridge Park School is part of Lawrence Township Public School District.
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