Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John P. Faber Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John P. Faber Elementary School's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John P. Faber Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John P. Faber Elementary School is 0.62, 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
#1428 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
56%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
25%
39%
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
37%
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 John P. Faber Elementary School's ranking?
John P. Faber Elementary School is ranked #1428 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend John P. Faber Elementary School?
596 students attend John P. Faber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John P. Faber Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John P. Faber Elementary School?
John P. Faber Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John P. Faber Elementary School offer ?
John P. Faber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John P. Faber Elementary School part of?
John P. Faber Elementary School is part of Dunellen Public School District.
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