School One Elementary School

563 Willow Avenue
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 412 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 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 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:

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School Overview

School One Elementary School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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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 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#295 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of School One Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of School One Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of School One Elementary School 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
12%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in School One Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
15%
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White
54%
38%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of School One Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in School One Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in School One Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, William J. Mcginn 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?
412 students attend School One Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of School One Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% 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 12:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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