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Ardena Elementary School

355 Adelphia Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 334 students in grades 3-5, Ardena Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 45% 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: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ardena Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ardena Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ardena Elementary School 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 Ardena Elementary School is 0.61, 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)
#1279 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ardena Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ardena 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.
38%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ardena 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.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ardena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ardena Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
29%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ardena Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ardena Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ardena Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ardena Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ardena Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Ardena Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ardena 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
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ardena 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.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ardena Elementary School's ranking?
Ardena Elementary School is ranked #1279 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Ardena Elementary School often compared to?
Ardena Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adelphia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ardena Elementary School?
334 students attend Ardena Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Ardena Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ardena Elementary School?
Ardena Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ardena Elementary School offer ?
Ardena Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Ardena Elementary School part of?
Ardena Elementary School is part of Howell Township Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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