Redwood Elementary School vs. Kelly Elementary School
Should you attend Redwood Elementary School or Kelly Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Redwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Kelly Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Redwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kelly 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 33% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
426 students
459 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1291 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
45
Grade 1 Students
62
45
Grade 2 Students
62
59
Grade 3 Students
60
46
Grade 4 Students
81
60
Grade 5 Students
76
63
Ungraded Students
25
141
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
3%
% Hispanic
31%
44%
% Black
32%
35%
% White
21%
10%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
