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Gilbert Avenue School

151 Gilbert Avenue
Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gilbert 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 50-54% (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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Gilbert Avenue School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 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
Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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)
#1012 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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.
50-54%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gilbert 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.
10-14%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gilbert 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
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Gilbert Avenue School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Gilbert Avenue School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
46%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Gilbert Avenue School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Gilbert Avenue School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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 Gilbert 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
28%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Gilbert 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
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Gilbert 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 Gilbert Avenue School's ranking?
Gilbert Avenue School is ranked #1012 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Gilbert Avenue School often compared to?
Gilbert Avenue Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gantner Avenue School, Sixteenth 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Gilbert Avenue School?
404 students attend Gilbert Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Gilbert Avenue School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilbert Avenue School?
Gilbert Avenue School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Gilbert Avenue School offer ?
Gilbert Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gilbert Avenue School part of?
Gilbert Avenue School is part of Elmwood Park School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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