Eleanor Van Gelder

251 Undercliff Ave
Edgewater, NJ 07020
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 341 students in grades 3-6, Eleanor Van Gelder 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 48% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eleanor Van Gelder ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Eleanor Van Gelder's student population of 341 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
341 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Eleanor Van Gelder 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 Eleanor Van Gelder is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#727 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
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48%
36%
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59%
49%
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25-29%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Eleanor Van Gelder and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
38%
10%
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Hispanic
21%
33%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
27%
39%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.74
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eleanor Van Gelder's ranking?
Eleanor Van Gelder is ranked #727 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Eleanor Van Gelder often compared to?
Eleanor Van Gelderis often viewed alongside schools like George Washington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Eleanor Van Gelder?
341 students attend Eleanor Van Gelder.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Eleanor Van Gelder students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eleanor Van Gelder?
Eleanor Van Gelder has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Eleanor Van Gelder offer ?
Eleanor Van Gelder offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Eleanor Van Gelder part of?
Eleanor Van Gelder is part of Edgewater School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-6
  • Enrollment: 341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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