Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School's student population of 120 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary 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 Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
55%
33%
Black
n/a
15%
White
42%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School's ranking?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School is ranked #997 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School often compared to?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, George Washington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School?
120 students attend Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School offer ?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School part of?
Franklin D Roosevelt Elementary School is part of North Arlington School District.
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