Serving 535 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is 0.55, 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
#162 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
12%
33%
Black
5%
15%
White
65%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School's ranking?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is ranked #162 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School often compared to?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Evergreen Elementary School, Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, William J. Mcginn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School?
535 students attend J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School offer ?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School part of?
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
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