Serving 451 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Northfield Community Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than 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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Northfield Community Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northfield Community Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
What is Northfield Community Elementary School's ranking?
Northfield Community Elementary School is ranked #563 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Northfield Community Elementary School often compared to?
Northfield Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seaview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% 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 Northfield Community Elementary School?
451 students attend Northfield Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Northfield Community Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northfield Community Elementary School?
Northfield Community Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Northfield Community Elementary School offer ?
Northfield Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Northfield Community Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 451 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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