Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Number 1 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 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (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 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 389 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Number 1 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Number 1's student population of 389 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
389 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Number 1 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 Number 1 is 0.65, 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
#1884 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
23%

Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%

Hispanic
49%
34%

Black
31%
15%

White
14%
38%

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
54%
32%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Number 1's ranking?
Number 1 is ranked #1884 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Number 1 often compared to?
Number 1is often viewed alongside schools like Number 2 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Number 1?
389 students attend Number 1.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Number 1 students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 14% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Number 1?
Number 1 has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Number 1 offer ?
Number 1 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Number 1 part of?
Number 1 is part of Linden Public School District.
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