Elmwood Park School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,540 students in Elmwood Park School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Elmwood Park School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Elmwood Park School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 648 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.72
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,677 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
211 Students
140,107 Students
% Asian Students
9%
10%
# Hispanic Students
1,120 Students
442,102 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
33%
# Black Students
306 Students
195,286 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
# White Students
865 Students
525,514 Students
% White Students
34%
39%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
40,592 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
50,423
# Students in K Grade:
159
85,815
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
91,199
# Students in 2nd Grade:
169
90,270
# Students in 3rd Grade:
178
91,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
172
92,313
# Students in 5th Grade:
193
93,652
# Students in 6th Grade:
165
95,366
# Students in 7th Grade:
200
96,631
# Students in 8th Grade:
193
100,013
# Students in 9th Grade:
241
104,594
# Students in 10th Grade:
196
104,719
# Students in 11th Grade:
160
99,186
# Students in 12th Grade:
179
97,576
# Ungraded Students:
114
56,478
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,491 in this school district is less than the state median of $27,145. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,982 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,540 students.
What is the rank of Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District is ranked #449 out of 648 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elmwood Park School District?
44% of Elmwood Park School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elmwood Park School District?
Elmwood Park School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Elmwood Park School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,982 is less than the state median of $26,033. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,540 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 66%
Graduation Rate
: 77% (Btm 50% in NJ)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
