Serving 247 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Essex Fells Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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-6
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Essex Fells Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex Fells Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
Essex Fells Elementary School is ranked #32 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Essex Fells Elementary School?
247 students attend Essex Fells Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Essex Fells Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex Fells Elementary School?
Essex Fells Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Essex Fells Elementary School offer ?
Essex Fells Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Essex Fells Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 247 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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