Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, School One Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority 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: 406 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School One 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
School One Elementary School's student population of 406 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
406 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School One Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School One Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#295 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
20%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
56%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School One Elementary School's ranking?
School One Elementary School is ranked #295 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are School One Elementary School often compared to?
School One Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William J. Mcginn Elementary School, Howard B. Brunner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend School One Elementary School?
406 students attend School One Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of School One Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School One Elementary School?
School One Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does School One Elementary School offer ?
School One Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is School One Elementary School part of?
School One Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
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