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Gantner Avenue School

99 Roosevelt Ave
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gantner Avenue School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (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

Gantner Avenue School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gantner Avenue School's student population of 340 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
340 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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Gantner Avenue School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gantner Avenue School is 0.66, 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)
#894 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gantner Avenue School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gantner Avenue 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.
55-59%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gantner Avenue 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.
11-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gantner Avenue 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
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gantner Avenue School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
43%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gantner Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
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White
38%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gantner Avenue 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
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Gantner Avenue 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 Gantner Avenue School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Gantner Avenue 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
24%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gantner Avenue 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
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gantner Avenue 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
School District Name
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 Gantner Avenue School's ranking?
Gantner Avenue School is ranked #894 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gantner Avenue School often compared to?
Gantner Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gilbert Avenue School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gantner Avenue School?
340 students attend Gantner Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Gantner Avenue School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gantner Avenue School?
Gantner Avenue School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gantner Avenue School offer ?
Gantner Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Gantner Avenue School part of?
Gantner Avenue School is part of Elmwood Park School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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