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Willard Elementary School

601 Morningside Rd
Ridgewood, NJ 07451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 471 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Willard Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in NJ
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • 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

Willard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Willard Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
471 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 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
Willard Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard Elementary School is 0.53, 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)
#63 out of 2201 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Willard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willard Elementary 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.
83%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willard Elementary 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.
50-54%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Willard Elementary 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
14:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Willard Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
White
66%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Willard Elementary 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
10%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Willard Elementary 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 Willard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Willard Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Willard Elementary 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 (20-21)
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Willard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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 Willard Elementary School's ranking?
Willard Elementary School is ranked #63 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Willard Elementary School?
471 students attend Willard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Willard Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Elementary School?
Willard Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Willard Elementary School offer ?
Willard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Willard Elementary School part of?
Willard Elementary School is part of Ridgewood Public School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 471 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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