Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% 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: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Robert Gordon Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Robert Gordon Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Gordon Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1563 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
55%
33%
Black
10%
15%
White
30%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Robert Gordon Elementary School is ranked #1563 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Robert Gordon Elementary School often compared to?
Robert Gordon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ernest J. Finizio Jr. - Aldene School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Robert Gordon Elementary School?
308 students attend Robert Gordon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Robert Gordon Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Gordon Elementary School?
Robert Gordon Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Robert Gordon Elementary School offer ?
Robert Gordon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Robert Gordon Elementary School part of?
Robert Gordon Elementary School is part of Roselle Park Public School District.
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