Elizabeth School District

500 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Elizabeth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 37 public schools serving 27,378 students in Elizabeth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Elizabeth School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
37 Schools
2,562 Schools
# Students
27,378 Students
1,349,863 Students
# Teachers
2,023 Teachers
115,897 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Elizabeth School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#478 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Elizabeth   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Elizabeth   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Elizabeth   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Elizabeth   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
79%
85%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Elizabeth   School District and public school graduation rate of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.72
# American Indian Students
19 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
447 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
2%
10%
# Hispanic Students
20,764 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
76%
33%
# Black Students
4,173 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
15%
15%
# White Students
1,909 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
7%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
38 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2,495
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
1,730
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,869
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,836
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,737
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,779
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,801
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,843
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,813
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,900
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,111
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,976
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,651
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,547
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
1,290
56,478

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,560 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,145 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$672 MM
$36,642 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Elizabeth   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$634 MM
$35,142 MM
This chart displays total spending of Elizabeth   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$24,560
$27,145
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Elizabeth   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$23,145
$26,033
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Elizabeth   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Elizabeth School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Terence C. Reilly School No 7
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
436 First Avenue
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-6030
Grades: 2-8
| 1,126 students
Rank: #22.
William F. Halloran School No.22
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
612 Pulaski Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-4860
Grades: 2-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #33.
Elizabeth High School - Frank J Cicarell Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Morrell Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5870
Grades: 9-12
| 1,281 students
Rank: #44.
Alexander Hamilton Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
310 Cherry St
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 996 students
Rank: #55.
Victor Mravlag School No. 21
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
132 Shelley Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5850
Grades: PK-8
| 623 students
Rank: #66.
J. Christian Bollwage Finance Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
447 Richmond Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6500
Grades: 9-12
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
Elmora School No. 12
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
638 Magie Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5650
Grades: PK-8
| 648 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Albert Einstein Academy School No. 29
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
919 North Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6900
Grades: PK-8
| 799 students
Rank: #99.
K. Johnson D. Vaughan And M. Jackson Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
237 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5023
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Martin Luther King Jr Plaza
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6767
Grades: 9-12
| 1,070 students
Rank: #1111.
Chessie Dentley Roberts Academy School No. 30
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
730 Pennsylvania Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6950
Grades: PK-8
| 764 students
Rank: #1212.
Dr. Orlando Edreira Academy School No. 26
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1014 South Elmora Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5970
Grades: PK-8
| 694 students
Rank: #1313.
Robert Morris School No. 18
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Cross Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-6000
Grades: K-8
| 506 students
Rank: #1414.
Dr. Antonia Pantoja School No. 27
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
505 -517 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-3900
Grades: PK-8
| 885 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Abraham Lincoln School No. 14
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 Grove Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5828
Grades: K-8
| 840 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Joseph Battin School No 4
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South Broad Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6300
Grades: PK-8
| 783 students
Rank: #1717.
Madison Monroe School No. 16
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 North Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5770
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1818.
Christopher Columbus School No. 15
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Third Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-5730
Grades: K-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1919.
John Marshal School No. 20
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
521 Magnolia Ave
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5800
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Rank: #2020.
Nicholas S. Lacorte-peterstown School No. 3
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Second Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6230
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #2121.
George Washington Academy School No. 1
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 Broadway
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5555
Grades: PK-8
| 554 students
Rank: #2222.
Iprep Academy School No 8
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
221-227 Court Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 275-6900
Grades: K-8
| 416 students
Rank: #2323.
Woodrow Wilson School No. 19
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
529 Edgar Rd
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6200
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #2424.
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Madison Ave
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-6150
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #2525.
Juan Pablo Duarte - Jose Julian Marti School No 28
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
25 First Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-3950
Grades: PK-8
| 915 students
Rank: #2626.
Toussaint Louverture-marquis De Lafayette School No. 6
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1071 Julia St
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
(908) 436-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #2727.
Mabel G. Homes School No. 5
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
650 Bayway Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6270
Grades: PK-8
| 799 students
Rank: #2828.
Jerome Dunn Academy No 9
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Third Street
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5580
Grades: K-8
| 896 students
Rank: #2929.
Sonia Sotomayor School No 25
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 First Avenue
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5930
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #3030.
Thomas A. Edison Career And Technical Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
625 Summer St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #3131.
Benjamin Franklin School No. 13
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
248 Ripley Pl
Elizabethport, NJ 07206
(908) 436-5700
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #3232.
Admiral William F. Halsey Jr. Health & Public Safety Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
641 South Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,299 students
Rank: #3333.
Nicholas Murray Butler Academy School No. 23
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
631-657 Westminstrer Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208
(908) 436-5900
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #3434.
John E. Dwyer Technology Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
123 Pearl St
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
(908) 436-6565
Grades: 9-12
| 1,443 students
Rank: n/an/a
544 Pennsylvania Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07207
(908) 436-6410
Grades: PK
| 310 students
Show 2 more public schools in Elizabeth School District (out of 37 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District manages 37 public schools serving 27,378 students.
What is the rank of Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District is ranked #477 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elizabeth School District?
76% of Elizabeth School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elizabeth School District?
Elizabeth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Elizabeth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,145 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

Recent Articles

Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
Understanding Rubrics
September 27, 2024
Understanding Rubrics
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 37 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 27,378 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 79% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Quick Links